2015 PINE COUNTY 4-H PREMIUM BOOK

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2015
PINE COUNTY 4-H
PREMIUM BOOK
July 29 – August 2, 2015
Pine County Fairgrounds
Pine City, MN
PINE COUNTY
© 2015. Regents of the University of Minnesota. University of
Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, this publication/material is available in alternative formats
upon request. Direct requests to 612-624-2116.
Printed on
recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percent
postconsumer waste material.
We look forward to a great Fair this year! We hope you will use the premium book as a tool to plan your
involvement in the Pine County Fair. In it you will find the schedule of events, procedures, exhibit ideas, rules
and other important information.
The fair provides a great opportunity of members to show what they have learned in their projects this year.
Exhibits, performances, and other activities are all ways to do this. Get involved in as many things as possible
and have fun!
Be prepared for the judging experience. Know how you prepared the exhibit and what it cost in time,
materials and effort. Be able to explain what decisions you made and why you made them. If you made
mistakes preparing an exhibit, showing an animal, or doing a demonstration, ask yourself what you learned.
This will help you to do better next time.
The Fair is a great place for parents to support their children. Encourage them to participate to the fullest
and learn as much as possible from each experience. Not everyone will receive a trophy or grand champion
ribbon, but everyone should walk away feeling they have learned something and done their very best. That
is the real goal of 4-H and the county fair.
Thanks in advance to all the youth and adults who will be working hard to make sure that the fair is a great
success! Volunteers are the people who make the 4-H program possible. The Extension staff is looking
forward to seeing you all at the fair!
Sincerely,
Lorelei Finley
4-H Program Coordinator
Roxanne Orvis
Administrative Assistant
Renee Kostick
4-H Extension Educator
Pine County 4-H
635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 280
Pine City, MN 55063
320-591-1650 or 800-657-3813
[email protected]
www.extension.umn.edu/county/pine
© 2015. Regents of the University of Minnesota. University of
Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and
employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, this publication/material is available in alternative formats
upon request. Direct requests to 612-624-2116.
Printed on
recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percent
postconsumer waste material.
4-H Premium Book
Table of Contents
4-H Fair Schedule
Example Registration
Food Stand Schedule
Livestock Auction Guidelines
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Premiums
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Projects
General Exhibit Section
Adventures
Aerospace
Animal Costume Class
Animal Promotion
Bicycle
Bloopers
Cat
Child & Family Development
Citizenship/International
Clothing & Textiles
Cloverbuds
Club Exhibits
Computers
Consumer Education
Crafts & Fine Arts
Crop Science
Demonstrations
Dog Exhibits
Electric
Engineering Design
Entomology
Exploring Animals
Exploring the Environment
Fashion Revue
Fishing Sports
Flower Gardening
Food & Nutrition
Food Preservation
Food Review
Forest Resources
Fruit
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4-H Exhibit Rules
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Geology
Global Connections
Health
Home Environment
Indoor Gardening
Lawn & Landscape
Needle Arts
Performing Arts
Photography
Plant Soils & Science
Potato
Pre-Cloverbuds
Quilting
Safety
Self Determined
Shooting Sports
Shop/Wood Science
Small Engines
Small Grains & Legumes
Tractor
Vegetable Gardening
Veterinary Science
Video
Water/Wetlands
Wildlife/Biology
Youth Leadership
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Animal/Livestock Section
Beef Cattle
Cat
Dairy
Dairy Goat
Dogs
Goats, Meat
Horse
Lama
Pets
Poultry
Rabbits
Sheep
Swine
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2015 Pine County 4-H Premium Book
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2015
Pine County 4-H Fair Schedule
Tuesday, July 21st
6:00 pm
Dog Interviews & Dog Record Judging
Fairgrounds
Saturday, July 25
8:00 am
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Dog Obedience & Showmanship
Fairgrounds, Tractor Barn
TBD
Friday, July 31st
9:00 am
10:00 am
Sunday, July 26th
9:00 am
9:00 am
Horse Barn Set-up
Horse Barn
Horse Interviews & Record Judging
Fairgrounds
Monday, July 27th
10:00 am & 6:00 pm Fair Set-up
Food Stand & Exhibit Building
6:00 pm
Animal Barn Meetings
Livestock Show Arena
6:30 pm
Livestock Interviews & Animal Record
Judging
Wednesday, July 29th
8:30 am
1:00-8:00 pm
3:00-7:00 pm
6:00 pm
Dog Agility Show
Grandstand
Animal Exhibit Entry
Barns
General Exhibit Conf. Judging
4-H Exhibit Building
Arts-In Performance
Band Shell
Thursday, July 30th
8:00 am
11:00 pm
4:00 pm
7:00 pm
Horse Show
Horse Arena
Market Animal Weigh-in
4-H & Open Swine Show
Swine Barn
4-H & Open Sheep Show & Lamb Lead
Livestock Show Ring
4-H Market Goat Show
Livestock Show Ring
4-H & Open Beef Show
Livestock Show Ring
Fashion Show
VFW Building
Arts-In Performance & Share the Fun
Band Shell
Noon
6:30 pm
TBD
4-H & Open Poultry Show
Livestock Show Ring
4-H & Open Dairy Show
Livestock Show Ring
4-H Dairy Goat Show
4-H & Open Rabbit Show
Small Animal Barn
Music in Motion - Horses
Horse Arena
Band Shell
Saturday, August 1st
11:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
TBD
Demonstrations
Exhibit Building
Animal Costume Class
Livestock Show Ring
Livestock Auction
4-H Cat & Pet Show
Exhibit Building
Parade & Float Judging
Parade Route
Band Shell
Sunday, August 2nd
9:00 am
10:00 am
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
Round Robin Showmanship
Adult Round Robin Showmanship
Horse Fun Show
Horse Arena
Arts-In
Grandstand
State Fair Meeting
Exhibit Building
All Exhibits Released
Monday, August 3rd
10:00 am & 6:00 pm Fair Clean-up
Food Stand & Exhibit Building
2015
Pine County Setup & Clean-up
Schedule
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Fair Set-up
Monday, July 28
10:00am or 6:00pm
Independents
Hoovies & Hobbies
Night Star
Sunnyside
Fair Clean-up
Monday, August 4
10:00am or 6:00pm
Ambitious Pines
Rock Creek Ramblers
Kettle River Explorers
2015 Pine County 4-H Food Stand Schedule
Wednesday
Thursday
7:00-11:00 A.M.
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Friday
7:00-11:00 A.M.
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11:00-3:00 P.M.
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2:00-6:00 P.M.
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7:00-11:00 A.M.
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BR: Breakfast Baron (Adult) -- Prepare Eggs & Pancake Batter, CA: Cash Captain (Adult) – Cashier, CH: Chief of Cleaning (Youth) – Dishes &
Cleaning, CO: Counter Commander (Youth) takes orders, FB: Fry Boss (Adult) – Make Fries & Nuggets, FF: Fabulous Floater (Youth) – Helps
where needed, GM: Grill Master (Adult) – Makes Hamburgers, HP: Head of Preparation (Older Youth) – Makes Salads, Fruit Cups, etc., PA:
Preparation Aide (Youth) – Fills Orders, SR: Sandwich Ruler (Youth): Wraps Sandwiches
****We ask that everyone works a shift in the food stand!****
Many members and parents ask “Why should I work in the food stand?” The answer is that it’s fun and it’s something that every 4-H
member should do! All 4-H members receive the benefits of this and other fundraisers. Here in Pine County we are very lucky that 4-H
remains free! This is because the money raised through fundraisers is used for such things as purchasing insurance for every enrolled
member and leader, funds project development committees (such as dog, livestock, camps, etc.), funds events (county fair, cloverbud
jamboree, workshops, etc.), and much more!
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4-H EXHIBIT RULES
l. Eligibility
2. Project Requirements
3. Animal Science Requirements
4. Registration
5. Exhibit/Livestock arrival
6. Exhibit/Livestock release
7. Judging Schedules
8. Cloverbud Policies
9. Animal Interviews
10. Livestock Health Requirements
11. Herdsmanship
12. State Fair Eligibility
13. Grievance Policy
1. Eligibility
1. Entries are permitted only in the projects a member is enrolled in,
with a limit of 3 entries per lot code, with a few exceptions (see
individual sections).
2. General exhibits/non-livestock must be brought by the 4-H
member to the fair during the scheduled general exhibit judging time.
If the member has a conflict with the judging time they should seek
approval from the 4-H Program Coordinator (approval will be given
for a death in the family, once in a lifetime educational opportunity,
illness/injury, or an event with no flexibility). The Program
Coordinator and family will work together to identify how the project
will be judged (pre-meeting with judge, phone or technology based
interview, pre-recorded interview, or written story).
3. If a 4-H member is unable to participate in the judging process by
himself/herself due to a disability or injury, the member or immediate
family must request permission for judging assistance. Approval and
arrangements must be made with the 4-H Program Coordinator prior
to the judging process.
4. Exhibits may not be removed from the fairgrounds until the time
noted on the schedule. If removed without fairboard, fair veterinary
and/or 4-H Program Coordinator approval the 4-H member will face
appropriate consequences.
5. You and your projects may only be exhibited in one county.
6. Participating members, volunteers, and parents are subject to the
behavior standards and rules governing participation and
involvement as outlined in the MN 4-H Code of Conduct.
7. Members not meeting enrollment, fair registration, or animal id
deadlines will not be eligible for champion ribbons/placings, state
trips, and/or the county livestock auction. Members can apply for a
one-time exemption to have these consequences removed (contact
the 4-H Program Coordinator for more information).
2. Project Requirements
1. Members may exhibit, demonstrate, or take part only in projects in
which they are enrolled in at the time of the fair registration deadline.
All work on projects entered should be done by the 4-H member and
completed during the current 4-H year unless otherwise noted.
2. Poster exhibits may not exceed 22” wide x 28” high. They may be
smaller.
3. Education/Science Tri-Fold Exhibits for all project areas: may
not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high. (Center back 24" wide x
36" high, right and left wings each 12" wide x 36" high.)
4. All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge.
Project judging criteria:
Exhibit quality ...................................................... 25%
Educational value ............................................... 25%
Knowledge and ability to explain ......................... 50%
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Decision of the judge is final and may not be appealed.
5. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If
your exhibit exceeds this space limitation, contact the Extension
office.
6. All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, and county. Other
appropriate information for the project (i.e., vegetable varieties)
should be included. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each part
needs to be labeled and should indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc.
7. 4-H exhibits are entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor.
The University of Minnesota Extension staff and Pine County Fair
Board will exercise due care to protect exhibits. We cannot accept
responsibility for loss or damage due to the conditions imposed.
9. Violation of rules can result in possible lose of prizes, trips and
honors.
3. Animal Science Requirements
1. All beef, dairy, dog, goat, lama, horse, rabbit, sheep and
swine shown in 4-H livestock shows must have the required State 4H ID system, ear tag and/or tattoo. Animal ID data must be
submitted online, arrive in the Extension Office, or be postmarked no
later than May 15 (with the exception of Market Beef due Feb. 15).
2. All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the member,
member’s family, or leased by agreement. The family includes the 4H’ers parents or guardians and siblings living together as a family
unit. The definition of family includes an extended family where the
animals may be owned by grandparents with the 4-H’ers parents
actively involved with and working on the farm. Animals owned in
partnership with non-family members (as defined above) must be
leased and follow guidelines within the lease agreement. Registered
animals, not leased, must be registered in the exhibitor's name
and/or the exhibitor's family name.
3. 4-H'ers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for
the care and feeding of animals they exhibit. If animals are not
properly cared for and/or barn rules are not followed then the barn
superintendent, fair board members, and/or 4-H staff have the right
to revoke your premium money and/or send the animal(s) home.
4. All livestock exhibits, including showmanship, must be
pre-registered. Members in animal projects may exhibit one animal
per class, unless stated otherwise.
5. All 4-H'ers exhibiting livestock at the fair are eligible to participate
in showmanship. 4-H'ers must show their animals, except
cloverbuds.
6. Grooming of all livestock, including clipping, trimming, and
blocking (all species) must be done by the exhibitor, members of the
immediate family, or any other registered MN 4-H member.
Immediate family members are defined as being parents, step
parents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers or sisters. The 4H’er exhibiting the animal should be present and involved in the
fitting process at the fair.
7. To show in the registered breed classes, animals must meet the
registration requirements for that breed and registration papers must
be available. Animals without proper registration papers (crossbreeds
and grades) must be shown as commercial.
8. All animal health regulations will be in effect as stipulated by the
Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural
Society.
9. IAFE Show Ethics will be followed.
4. Registration
1. Each 4-H member enrolled by May 15 will receive a fair
registration form.
2. All fair registration forms must be in the Extension Office by July 1.
3. The Premium book contains the appropriate entry codes for the
specific project areas that should be used to complete the
registration form. Each youth can exhibit a maximum of 3 entries for
each lot code. There are a few exceptions (see specific project
sections).
4. Each project area in the premium book contains ideas for exhibits,
these are only suggestions and you may bring any exhibit that fits
under the appropriate project area.
5. Exhibit & Livestock Arrival
1. General exhibits (non-livestock) must be brought to the fair at their
designated time for judging.
2. Livestock exhibits may only be brought to the fair when the Fair
Veterinarian is present. These times are still to be determined, but
will be identified in a letter to all county fair animal participants.
6. Exhibit/Livestock Release
1. Exhibits may not be removed from the fairgrounds until the
designated time (check the 4-H fair schedule for actual time).
7. Judging Schedule
1. General exhibits/non-livestock will be judged in the exhibit building
at the designated time (see 4-H fair schedule).
2. All youth bringing animals to the fair should attend animal
interviews (check the 4-H fair schedule for dates and times).
3. Animal Entries will be judged during their show. Refer to the
schedule for the animal show times.
4. Fashion Revue and performing arts will be judged prior to the fair.
8. Cloverbud Policies
1. Youth in grades K-2 may only exhibit 3 cloverbud projects.
2. Cloverbuds are only allowed to show a maximum of 1 animal
project and the cloverbud may only show their animal in one class.
9. Animal Interviews
1. Exhibitors in beef, cats, pets, dairy, dogs, goats, lama, horse,
poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine should plan to attend animal
interviews. Please check the schedule for the date, time, and
location. 4-H members enrolled in a project and have an affidavit on
file may interview also.
10. Livestock Health Requirements
1. All animals will be checked before entering the barns by the official
veterinarian. The official veterinarian shall order the immediate
removal to a quarantine facility or removal from the exhibition
premises of any livestock with symptoms of infectious or
communicable disease. Animals placed in a quarantine facility must
remain there until removed from the exhibition premises. They many
not enter a show ring. This includes livestock with warts, ringworm or
abscess.
2. Livestock or poultry known by the exhibitor to have an infectious,
communicable disease or to have been exposed to one may not be
brought to the fair.
3. Warts and ringworm are considered communicable diseases. A
statement from a veterinarian that an animal is being treated for
these diseases is not acceptable.
4. The following are specific requirements by species:
Cattle: Examined at point of entry.
Goats: Dairy goats must not have horns (re-growth of less than 1
inch is allowed). Scrapies tags/tattoos are required.
Sheep: Scrapies tags are needed. These official tags can be
ordered from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and there is no
cost for them.
Swine: Examined at point of entry.
Horses: Examined at point of entry. Must have proof of a Negative
Coggins test within 12 months from the last day of fair.
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Dog: If over six months of age, must be accompanied by a certificate
of rabies vaccination issued by a licensed veterinarian. Must have a
DHLPP given by a licensed veterinarian with a licensed vaccine.
Poultry: Examined at point of entry. Record of negative test for
pullorum-typhoid conducted within 90 days of exhibit or record of
origin from flock tested within 12 months prior to entry.
Rabbits: Examined at point of entry. Rabbits will be checked for
snuffles, ear mites and general health.
Cats/Pets: Must follow rules for their appropriate species. Cats must
have a certificate of rabies vaccination issued by a licensed vet.
Lama: Examined at point of entry.
11. Herdsmanship
1. The goal for herdsmanship is to promote team work between 4-H
members.
2. Herdsmanship will be evaluated by specie areas. There will be
two divisions; small/med: goat, poultry, rabbit and sheep & large:
beef, dairy, horse and swine.
3. Animals must be fed and watered.
4. 4-H’ers are responsible for the care of their animals.
5. Decorations count towards the herdsmanship award.
6. Animals, tack areas and aisles should be clean.
7. Manure should be hauled out.
8. Exhibitors should be doing their own work and be courteous and
respectful to the public.
12. State Fair Eligibility
1. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, and State Dog Show will
be selected from blue ribbon exhibits only (see State Dog Show
Rules for exceptions). Exhibit classes eligible for State Fair are
marked with an asterisk *.
2. Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State
Horse Show must have completed sixth grade.
3. State event trip winners must claim their trip during the fair in the
4-H exhibit building.
4. To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4-H’ers must
have completed Quality Assurance/Ethics Training.
State Policy: All youth participating at the Minnesota State Fair as
4-H livestock exhibitors in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, lama, poultry,
rabbits, goats, or swine must have completed a Livestock Quality
Assurance and Ethics workshop. Certification is good for three Fair
seasons. The level of training required is determined by the grade of
the youth at the time the training takes place.
5. Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s), 4-H members
may participate in activities such as Share-the-Fun, demonstrations,
Arts-In, or judging teams.
6. State Fair registration packets must be completed, signed and
returned to the County Fair 4-H office by the end of the fair. If the 4H’er does not return the State Fair registration packet by the
deadline, the trip will be forfeited and will be given to the next ranking
eligible 4-H’er.
7. There will be a state fair meeting during the fair. We request that
all parents/guardians and their 4-H youth who have accepted a state
fair trip attend this meeting.
8. Every Minnesota 4-H member is eligible for a “one-time” member
exemption. This exemption provides the ability (one-time in a 4-H
member’s career) for the 4-H member to acknowledge they missed a
4-H deadline related to enrollment or competitive events participation
and waive the consequences the named deadline. The exemption
must be requested by a specific time depending on the situation.
9. Minnesota 4-H wants to provide as many 4-H members as
possible the opportunity to experience the State Fair judging process.
To ensure that as many youth as possible have the opportunity, 4-H
staff will follow the outlined process for the distribution of unused
livestock quota trips.
13. Grievance Policy
1. The grievance process provides an opportunity for 4-H members,
adults and general public to bring forward concerns relating to all 4-H
projects including, but not limited behavior, conduct and ethics.
PREMIUM SCHEDULE
Project Area
Animal Promotion
Banner/Clover
Beef
Cat and Pet
Club Scrapbook
Club Float
Cloverbud / Participation
Community Pride
Costume Contest
Dairy, Dairy Goats
Demonstrations
Dog
Expressive Arts
Exploring Animals
Family & Consumer Sci
Goats
Horse
Horse Related& Horseless
Llama
Mechanical Sciences
Natural Sciences
Personal Growth & Develop
Plant & Soil Sciences
Poultry, Rabbits
Sheep
Showmanship
Swine
Veterinary Science
Blue
5.00
5.00
10.00
4.00
5.00
20.00
2.00
5.00
3.00
10.00
3.00
4.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
6.00
8.00
3.00
8.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
4.00
8.00
3.00
9.00
3.00
Red
4.00
4.00
8.00
3.00
4.00
16.00
White
3.00
3.00
6.00
2.00
3.00
12.00
4.00
2.00
8.00
2.00
3.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
5.00
6.00
2.00
7.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
3.00
7.00
2.00
8.00
2.00
3.00
1.00
6.00
1.00
2.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
4.00
4.00
1.00
6.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
2.00
6.00
1.00
7.00
1.00
CLUB ACTIVITIES
(* State Fair Trip Available)
CLUB BANNER
T - 1 - 1*
Club Banner
Two banners will be selected for State Fair exhibit.
Requirement:
1. Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically.
2. It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum size 3’
8”) and ready to hang.
3. Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or two-sided.
4. Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly
technique can be used.)
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2. This process is meant to be an alternative avenue for resolution
when other means are not available or have been exhausted.
3. The committee will make every effort to come to a fair and
reasonable resolution to any and all concerns brought to its attention.
4. Check with the 4-H office for more details.
COMMUNITY PRIDE - Club
T - 1 - 2*
Community Pride
One exhibit will be selected for State Fair.
Requirements:
1. The exhibit may include a three-sided display, video, or other
visual method which visually highlights the entire project or certain
parts in a manner which tells the public what positive effects the
project had on the community.
2. Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the
club in conference judging.
CLUB FLOAT
(County Exhibit Only)
T-1-8
Requirement
1. Participation in the Pine County Fair Parade.
2. Contact the Pine City Chamber of Commerce for parade
registration information.
3. Floats will be judged during the parade.
CLUB SCRAPBOOK
T-1-4
Club Scrapbook
Requirement:
- Show and explain your club activities and participation in
community and county events.
CLUB PROJECT
T-1-5
Conservation
T-1-6
Flower Box
T-1-7
Celebration of Clovers
Requirement:
- For the celebration of clovers you must obtain your wooden cut-out
from the Extension Office. All materials and decorations used on the
clover must be weather proof.
DEMONSTRATIONS
K - 1 - 1*
K - 1 - 2*
K - 1 - 3*
K - 1 - 4*
K-1-5
K-1-6
Grades 9+ - Individual
Grades 9+ - Team
Grades 6-8 - Individual
Grades 6-8 - Team
Grades 3-5 - Team
LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS
K - 2 - 1*
K - 2 - 2*
K - 2 - 3*
K - 2 - 4*
K-2-5
K-2-6
Grades 9+ - Team
Grades 6-8 - Team
Grades 3-5 - Team
ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS
K - 3 - 1*
K - 3 - 2*
K - 3 - 3*
K - 3 - 4*
K-3-5
K-3-6
Grades 9+ - Team
Grades 6-8 - Team
Grades 3-5 - Team
YOUTH IN ACTION DEMONSTRATIONS
K - 4 - 1*
K - 4 - 2*
K - 4 - 3*
K - 4 - 4*
K-4-5
K-4-6
Grades 9+ - Team
Grades 6-8 - Team
Grades 3-5 - Team
NOTE: Demonstrations are not connected to project areas. All youth
can and are encouraged to participate!
- Demonstration / Illustrated Presentations may be related to any
project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or
expertise the 4-H’er has. Presentations may be an individual or a
two-person team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15
minutes in length and team presentations should not exceed 25
minutes in length.
- Demonstrations are an oral presentation that includes actually
demonstrating the hands-on steps required to accomplish a task or
process. This most often includes the use of physical objects and
actual doing or showing. For example, a demonstration could involve
using bedding plants, potting soil and related items to demonstrate
how to plant a flower pot. At the end of the Demonstration there
should be something of a "finished product". Demonstrations may
also include the use of supporting visuals like posters, charts or
overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology
based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint).
However, the focus of the Demonstration should be on the "doing",
not the supporting visuals.
- Illustrated Presentations are an oral presentation that presents an
idea, concept, viewpoint or experience in an educational or
informative format. For example, an Illustrated Presentation could be
a report on leadership lessons learned through a trip to Washington
DC or an educational presentation that explores sustainable energy
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options. Illustrated Presentations most often consist of interaction
with supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead
transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology based
options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). Supporting
visuals may include tangible items, but generally little or no activity
takes place with the item.
- Youth in Action presentations are interactive, continuous
presentations that are approximately 45 - 50 minutes in length.
Topics selected for a Youth in Action demonstration may be related
to a project in which the member is enrolled or to any other area of
interest or expertise the member has. Involving the audience in the
process is the primary focus of Youth in Action and constitutes a
major portion of the evaluation results.
- Presentation Software (i.e. MS PowerPoint) may be used for both
Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks. If Presentation Software is
used in a Demonstration, the presentation software should
supplement the Demonstration (hands on demonstrating should still
be the basis of the entry). If used for an Illustrated Talk, the
presentation software can be the basis for the entire talk; however
the member must interact with the presentation and information - not
just step to the side and let the presentation play. (Self-presenting
entries created with presentation software should be burned onto a
DVD and entered in the “Video” class.)
If presentation software is utilized, judging will include the effective
use of the software. For information on effectively using visuals in
presentations and/or presentation software please see
http://www.mn4h.org/programs/software_presentation
Special NOTE: If presentation software is utilized in either a
Demonstration or an Illustrated Talk, the 4-H’er is responsible for
securing any equipment necessary for judging. Extension staff may
be able to assist in this process, but it is the responsibility of the
exhibitor to contact Extension staff WELL BEFORE the scheduled
judging. The ideal situation is to deliver the presentation with a
computer and LCD projector, but the use of transparencies and an
overhead projector is also possible.
***** For Reference Only
PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
Special NOTE: Entries formerly entered in the Presentation Software
Contest should now be directed into one of the following classes:
Demonstration (If presentation software is used to support or
enhance a Demonstration)
Illustrated Talk (If presentation software is used to present
information or to communicate a message in a way that involves the
4-H’er interacting with the presentation content)
Video (If presentation or other software is used to create a selfpresenting visual or multi-media presentation that does not include
the live interaction of the 4-H’er - something that just “plays/presents”
on its own)
GENERAL 4-H PROJECTS
4-H ADVENTURES
S - 20 - 1*
S - 20 - 2*
S - 20 - 3
S - 20 - 4
Grades 9+
Grades 6-8
Grades 3-5
Grades K-2
Requirements:
- This area is for youth want to exhibit work learned through their
participation in a 4-H Adventure program.
- For county exhibit only, youth do not need to pre-register for this
class. They are encouraged to bring projects made during a 4-H
adventure, 4-H after school program, or during Junior Master
Gardener.
AEROSPACE
P - 10 - 1*
P - 10 - 2*
P - 10 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Flyable models should be ready for flight (do not include fuel);
recovery system should be in place and operative.
- Members should be familiar with safety codes in 4-H curriculum.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Flyable models built from kit or your own design.
- Non flyable models built from kit or your own design.
- Display of other equipment needed for aerospace project.
- A rocket launch.
ANIMAL COSTUME CLASS
A - 90 - 1
Beef
P - 30 - 5
Cat
B - 90 - 1
Dairy
Z - 90 - 1
Dog
C - 90 -1
Dairy Goat
D - 90 - 1
Meat Goat
Y - 90 - 1
Horse
E–1- 1
Lama (Grades 9+)
E–1- 2
Lama (Grades 6-8)
E–1- 3
Lama (Grades 3-5)
P - 310 - 5 Pet
F - 90 - 1
Poultry
G - 90 - 1
Rabbit
H - 90 - 1
Sheep
I - 90 - 1
Swine
Requirements:
1. See 4-H Fair Schedule for show time and location.
2. The exhibitor’s animal must be dressed in costume in some way.
The exhibitor may also dress in costume if they choose. All costumes
MUST be in good taste and appropriate for the general public.
3. Exhibitors will be evaluated on the creativity of exhibit.
ANIMAL PROMOTIONAL EXHIBIT
A - 50 - 1
Beef
B - 50 - 1
C - 50 - 1
D - 50 - 1
E - 50 - 1
E - 50 - 2
E - 50 - 3
F - 50 - 1
G - 50 - 1
H - 50 - 1
I - 50 - 1
Y - 50 - 1
Dairy
Dairy Goat
Meat Goat
Lama (Grades 9+)
Lama (Grades 6-8)
Lama (Grades 3-5)
Poultry
Rabbit
Sheep
Swine
Horse
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Requirements:
1. Exhibitor must be exhibiting an animal in the specified species at
the fair.
2. Exhibitors must have a hands-on promotion/educational activity in
their stalling/tack/species area.
3. Exhibitors are encouraged to focus on one or more of the following
messages: personal information about farm/exhibit, how their animal
is raised for food/fiber/etc., the food produced by these animals is
nutritious and safe, these animals have been cared for using best
management practices, animals are raised using different approved
production methods, but the final product is wholesome, safe and
nutritional.
3. Exhibitors will be evaluated on the creativity, public interaction,
props, subject matter, and teamwork of the exhibit.
BICYCLE
P - 20 - 1*
P - 20 - 2*
P - 20 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
- Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance, traffic
rules, bicycling hazards, how to wear a helmet, equipment used to
teach others about bike repair or first aid, etc.
- Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike event you
helped with, or research on some other aspect of bicycling that
was presented to a class or service club.
BLOOPERS
Participation Ribbon
P - 490 - 01 Grade 9+
P - 490 - 02 Grade 6-8
P - 490 - 03 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
-This class is specifically for those 4-H projects that something did
not go exactly right within the last year. Be ready to explain to the
judge what happened and what you learned.
-You do not need to register by July 1st, just bring your bloopers in for
general exhibit judging.
-Cookies with no flour, flowers eaten by goat, display/poster picture
of mishaps with show animal, jelly that didn’t set, the flyable rocket
thing that didn’t fly, or anything else that fits.
CAT
P - 30 - 1*
P - 30 - 2*
P - 30 - 3
P - 30 - 4
P - 30 - 5
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Cat show - See Fair Schedule
Cat Costume Contest (see Animal Costume Class)
Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures.
Members must have a photograph of themselves with their cat
shown on a display or poster.
Requirements for Pet/Cat Show:
- A cat may be entered in the cat show or the pet show
- Be prepared to answer questions about your cat and its care.
- Youth are encouraged to bring a poster, display, scrapbook, or
other additional items that relate to their cat or pet.
CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
P - 40 - 1*
P - 40 - 2*
P - 40 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss, in conference judging, the
age and other characteristics of the child for whom the exhibit is
intended and how the exhibit contributes to the child's growth,
development, and well-being.
- If the exhibit is designed to be interactive with children, the item is
to be used with children before exhibiting and a photograph of this
activity must accompany the exhibit. Signs of use will not detract
from the placing of the exhibit.
- Toy, game, puzzle, puppets, art/craft materials, etc., made from
new or recycled/throw-away material.
- Babysitting kit/travel kit/rainy day kit, including at least one item
made by exhibitor.
- Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, audio or video
tape and narrative, activity book, safety manual for children, file
about children and/or families.
- Scrapbook, photographs, items, reports, video, etc., on family
heritage with description of what was learned about self and
family.
- A creatively developed program and/or item used for or with a
person with a special need (gifted, developmentally delayed,
physically impaired, etc.).
CITIZENSHIP
P - 50 - 1*
P - 50 - 2*
P - 50 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
- 3-Ring binder, report binder or 3-sided display reporting on
community projects and/or citizenship activities which you or your
club completed under your leadership. Include plans of action as
well as the evaluation of each.
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- A written narrative and/or visual communication presentation of 8 to
10 minutes, using photos, video and/or slides, to show how you
worked with others in your community to solve problems.
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES
P - 60 - 1*
P - 60 - 2*
P - 60 - 3
P - 60 - 4*
P - 60 - 5*
P - 60 - 6
P - 60 - 7*
P - 60 - 8*
P - 60 - 9
P - 60 - 10*
P - 60 - 11*
P - 60 - 12
P - 60 - 13*
P - 60 - 14*
P - 60 - 15
Grades 9+ - Clothes You Make
Grades 6-8 - Clothes You Make
Grades 3-5 - Clothes You Make
Grades 9+ - Clothes You Buy
Grades 6-8 - Clothes You Buy
Grades 3-5 - Clothes You Buy
Grades 9+ - Non Garment Exhibit
Grades 6-8 - Non Garment Exhibit
Grades 3-5 - Non Garment Exhibit
Grades 9+ - Fashion Revue Clothes You Make
Grades 6-8 - Fashion Revue Clothes You Make
Grades 3-5 - Fashion Revue Clothes You Make
Grades 9+ - Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy
Grades 6-8 - Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy
Grades 3-5 - Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy
Clothes or Non Garment You Make Requirements:
- Each garment must include an information tag listing: pattern
company name and number, fiber content of fabric and care
instructions, member name and club.
- Garments may have been worn before showing, but should be
cleaned before exhibiting.
- Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and
experience of exhibitor.
Clothes or Non Garment You Make Exhibit Suggestions:
- A project such as a pillow top, tote bag, chef’s apron, skirt with
elastic waistband, backpack, etc.,
- A constructed garment made from a pattern
- Creative sewing such as wearable art, costume, or use of
techniques such as knitting, cross-stitch, etc, incorporated into
garment.
- Clothing or textiles display showing a "fact" or "why" related to
clothing selection, care.
- Garment mended, repaired or recycled, with color photo of
original garment and explanation of steps used.
Clothes or Non Garment You Buy Requirements:
- The purchased garment or outfit must be accompanied by an 81/2"x 11" binder with, at minimum, the following information:
a) Colored photo of member wearing the garment. Label photo
with name, county, and color of complexion, hair and eyes.
b) Cost of garment. Explanation of why garment was
purchased and examples of ways it will be used in existing
wardrobe, and include inventory of wardrobe.
- Garments may have been worn before showing but should be
cleaned and pressed before exhibiting.
Clothes or Non Garment You Buy Exhibit suggestions:
- A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe plan.
- A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building,
accessorizing, care, etc.
Fashion Revue Clothes You Make or Buy Requirements
- Participants may model any clothing they have constructed,
restyled or purchased as a part of their 4-H clothing project.
-Please see fair schedule for date and location of judging and
show.
CLOVERBUD
J-1-1
A group project completed by your Cloverbud club
(ex. Cloverbud Club Banner, Cloverbud Poster, etc.)
J-1-2
An item made by the Cloverbud member at a
Cloverbud 4-H Club meeting.
J-1-3
An item made at home. Some ideas include: 3 cut
flowers in a vase, a potted plant, vegetable creature
or creation, a nutritious food snack, a simple item
you made for your home like a pillow, placemat,
etc., rock creature, paper bag puppet, 4 interesting
objects of nature, tree leaf collection, display of
insects, simple craft item, or anything else you can
think of.
K-1-7
Cloverbud Demonstration - Individual
K-1-8
Cloverbud Demonstration - Team
A - 80 - 1
Cloverbud Beef - Bottle Calf
B - 80 - 1
Cloverbud Dairy - Bottle Calf
C - 80 - 1
Dairy Goat
D - 80 - 1
Meat Goat
E - 80 - 1
Lama
F - 80 - 1
Poultry
G - 80 - 1
Rabbit
H - 80 - 1
Lamb
J - 80 - 1
Cloverbud Pet Show
Z - 80 - 1 Dog
See Horse Section Horse
Requirements;
- For youth enrolled in 4-H in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
- Non-Animal exhibits will be conference judged.
- Exhibits must be able to stay at the fair.
- Cloverbuds may only bring one live exhibit to the fair (and can only
show in one class with that animal). Cloverbuds cannot be in control
of the animal during any time at the fair. An adult/responsible person
will have to handle or lead the animal.
Pre-CLOVERBUD
J-2-1
An item made at home or during a group meeting.
Requirements;
- For youth not yet able to enrolled in 4-H and must have not yet
entered Kindergarten.
- Projects do not have to be registered before the county fair.
- Entries will be conference judged by the Cloverbud Judge.
- Exhibits must be able to stay at the fair.
- Pre-Cloverbuds may only bring one project to the fair.
- This project will not receive a premium.
COMPUTER
P - 80 - 1*
P - 80 - 2*
P - 80 - 3
Requirements:
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
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- Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on
documentation, screen print, and summary. 4-H'ers are
responsible for providing and securing any hardware used for
judging; hardware may not be left on display.
- Reports and written summaries should be bound in a booklet or
placed in a folder.
- Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work,
consumer choices involved when buying a computer, how
computer software can be put to use. Include statement of
purpose, written plan for use, and examples of use.
- Program/software developed by the 4-H member including a
statement of objectives, and discussion of program.
Program/software should be original or adapted by the member
from an existing program.
CONSUMER EDUCATION
P - 90 - 1*
P - 90 - 2*
P - 90 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices and the reasons
for those choices.
- Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or models
of same included.
- Consumer comparison comparing several models of the same item,
showing feature, costs, etc., with best item selected and reasons
why.
CRAFTS & FINE ARTS
- Members enrolled in Crafts & Fine Arts can exhibit in both Fine Arts
and Crafts.
CRAFTS
P - 100 - 1* Crafts - Grade 9+
P - 100 - 2* Crafts - Grade 6-8
P - 100 - 3 Crafts - Grade 3-5
- For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques.
For advanced, choose a project requiring masterful
craftsmanship.
- Basket making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather tooling,
calligraphy, work from kits, etc.
Requirement:
- Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a craft/kit.
- Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of
design elements and principles. The craft/kit exhibit develops from
someone else's ideas and can be exactly replicated or replicated
with modifications.
- All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be
disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or
hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.)
FINE ARTS
P - 100 - 4* Fine Arts - Grade 9+
P - 100 - 5* Fine Arts - Grade 6-8
P - 100 - 6 Fine Arts - Grade 3-5
- For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques.
For advanced, choose a project requiring mastery.
- Original work (no kits) in drawing painting, sculpture, print
process, textiles, pottery, etc….
Requirement:
- Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as an
original fine art.
- Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of
design elements and principles. The fine art exhibit should show
proof that it is developed from the 4-H’ers own ideas and
imagination.
- All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be
disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or
hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.)
CROP SCIENCES
CORN
P - 110 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 110 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 110 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Crop must be grown on your farm in the previous growing
season.
- Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety.
- A two quart exhibit of shelled corn (no ear corn), must be placed
in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars.
- An educational display illustrating plant reproduction, soils, plant
growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants,
plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease,
and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control.
SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES
P - 110 - 4* Grade 9+
P - 110 - 5* Grade 6-8
P - 110 - 6 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Crops must be grown on your farm during the previous or current
growing season
- Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety.
- A two quart exhibit of any soybean or small grain variety, must be
placed in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars.
- An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant
reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics,
growing and using plants, plant growth and food production,
examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease
explaining causes and control.
DOG
P - 120 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 120 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 120 - 3 Grade 3-5
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- Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures.
- This is an exhibit class only (see dog under the animal section to
register for the dog show).
- Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc.
Note: Dog Show Entries can be found on the Animal Sci Pages
ELECTRIC
P - 130 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 130 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 130 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- A wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all electric and
electronic exhibits
- Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, or farm.
- Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch locations, fuse
boxes, wire size, capacities, fuse sizes, total bulk wattage,
appliance wattage, number of circuits, and type of wiring
installation.
- Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design with an
explanation of what it is and how it is used.
- Display ideas: Careers in electrical field, electrical experiment (may
or may not have worked), educational display used in teaching
others, etc.
ENGINEERING DESIGN
See more http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4H/projects/set/ for more information
AQUATIC ROBOTICS
P - 135 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 135 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 135 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Design and build their own remote-operated vehicle (ROV)
- Use and adapt it to monitor water quality
- Teams of a least 3 youth, or individuals may exhibit
- Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the
activity/project
- Exhibit of ROV
ENGINEERING DESIGN
P - 135 - 4* Grade 9+
P - 135 - 5* Grade 6-8
P - 135 - 6 Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- Include description of the problem/challenge being solved
- Include description of the process/steps undergone to solve
problem
-Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the
activity/project
-Exhibit of engineering design product
-display, binder, poster, webpage exploring a related career
ROBOTICS
P - 135 - 7* Grade 9+
P - 135 - 8* Grade 6-8
P - 135 - 9 Grade 3-5
Note: The goal of the 4-H robotics program is for the 4-H
members to explore science, technology and engineering
through designing and building a functioning robot. The robot
can be either programmable or remote controlled. The robot can
be created by an individual or a group.
Requirements:
- Exhibits must be labeled with name, and county on all pieces
of exhibit. Fair staff will not be responsible for lost, stolen or
damaged robots or parts.
- Exhibits may have a one page report explaining the function,
purpose and construction of the robot.
- A robots, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc.
RUBE GOLDBERG MACHINE
P - 135 - 10* Team Member (grades 3-8)
Each member (regardless of age) should
register in this class
Rube Goldberg is an overly complex contraption designed to
accomplish a simple task. The best RGMs emulate their
namesake by using a variety of everyday items in a whimsical
way to create a series of chain-reaction steps to accomplish a
simple task. In the contest, youth not only employ physics and
engineering, but humor and storytelling, to create their RGMs.
This activity is a team event of at least 3 and no more than 10
members.
Requirements:
- Please refer to the Rube Goldberg Rule Book at www.4H.umn.edu/events/engineering-design-challenge/ for complete
details.
-Teams of at least 3 youth
-Minimum of 10 steps
-Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less
- Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft
-Explain one thing/step on the machine that they use science
content and skills to help solve a problem/challenge
- Need to keep a written record illustrating the process of doing
the project.
-Create a blog (webpage) to show the Rube Goldberg Machine
online
-RG machine itself
-display, binder, poster illustrating the process of the doing the
activity/project
The State Fair competition will consist of a team conference
judging experience and showcase public event. The team
conference judging experience will be held during the full day of
the Encampment. This experience will last about 30 minutes.
Teams will be able to explain their Rube Goldberg machine to
the judge and demonstrate their machine as well. These will be
scheduled throughout the day in 30 minute intervals and will be
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set up to avoid any other judging conflicts that team members
may have.
A showcase public event is where each team will demonstrate
their machine. It will occur later in the day during the full day of
the Encampment. Demonstrations will occur back to back and
will be facilitated by a moderator.
ENTOMOLOGY
P - 140 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 140 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 140 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
Insect Collection exhibits:
A. Collections shall be contained in a glass topped case;
approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3" to 24" x 18" x 3" (drawers
available for purchase in varying sizes). Arrange so that the
case may be displayed in a horizontal position. Place project
label on lower right corner of glass top. Only one case per
exhibitor is allowed.
B. Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are not
acceptable.
C. Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens in the project.
D. Specimens must be properly pinned with insect pins. Small
insects may need to be placed on cardboard points.
E. Specimens must be properly labeled.
1) The location, date, and collector must be included on the
labels. County and state (and country, when applicable) are
minimum location information that should be included. It is
valuable to include nearest town or township where the
specimen was collected, the type of habitat it was collected
from (e.g. on elm tree; on lake shore; indoors.), and the
common name of the insect.
2) All labels should be visible so they can be read. Use
permanent ink marker or pencil to write labels. Labels
produced by a computer printer are acceptable. Ballpoint ink or
non-permanent markers are not acceptable.
F. For more specific information on pinning, labeling, and other
information, see Collecting and Preserving Insects, A MN 4-H
Entomology Resource,
www.4-H.umn.edu/projects/entomology .
A. Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of entomology.
B. Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects. Be
prepared to discuss references and sources (e.g. books,
magazines, internet, interviews with an expert etc.)
C. Live projects (e.g. bee or ant colony) will be accepted if the
project can be self-sustaining for up to 14 days without special
care.
D. A written report or journal should accompany the project,
introducing the subject, describing the process (materials and
method), predicting an outcome, stating the results, and
discussing any conclusions. Pictures, drawings, charts, tables,
or other figures may be used.
1. General Insect Collection: must consist of a minimum of 50
species of adult insects representing at least 8 orders.
2. Specialty insect collection can include but is not limited to a
collection of a single order (e.g. Coleoptera or Lepidoptera), a
collection of immature insects, a collection of insects from a
particular habitat (e.g. aquatic, forest, or prairie) or a collection of
economic pests of a specific crop (e.g. insects attacking corn).
3. Non-Collection Project can include but is not limited to life history
displays (e.g. insect life cycle), scientific
investigation (e.g.
insect habitats or effects of environment factors on insects), or
insects in current events.
EXPLORING ANIMALS
P - 150 - 1* Grades 9+
P - 150 - 2* Grades 6-8
P - 150 - 3 Grades 3-5
Requirements:
- This area is for 4-H’ers who wish to learn more about a given
specie. Animal ownership is not required.
- 4-H’ers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, Llama, Goat,
Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep or Swine may exhibit in this category.
- An educational exhibit to show or explain something 4-H’er made,
did, learned, or may explore consumer issues, breeds or careers.
EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT
P - 160 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 160 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 160 - 3 Grade 3-5
- Display on environmental pollution describing the causes, effects on
people and other living things, and methods to correct the
situation.
- Display showing features of soils such as color, structure, texture.
- A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, animals, birds or
fish. Include pictures or drawings and information on habits,
foods, and shelter needs.
- Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum tillage,
terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field windbreaks,
water control structures, etc.
FISHING SPORTS
P - 170 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 170 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 170 - 3 Grade 3-5
- Fish identification. Describe the habitat and food needs of selected
Minnesota fish; develop a panel display explaining the life history
of a fish; create a model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish.
- Fishing Knots. Identify how and where each knot is used; fishing
equipment which is made or repaired such as lures, fishing rods
and reels, ice fishing rig, or other fishing equipment;
- Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or
boating.
- Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco-system
FLOWER GARDENING
P - 180 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 180 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 180 - 3 Grade 3-5
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Requirements:
- Label each container according to kind or variety.
- Live plant material will be accepted if it can be maintained in a fresh
condition with ease.
- When exhibiting cut flowers, we suggest:
1. three stems of one variety of annual flower, or
2. one stem of a hardy perennial, or
3. one stem of summer flowering bulbs, or
4. one blossom of a tea rose, or
5. one stem of a hardy shrub rose.
- Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme.
- Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the drying method.
- My Flower Garden - Exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22 x
28". Include a plan of the garden drawn to scale (see Flower
Gardening Bulletin, page 3), the correct variety name and pictures
(or photographs) of the flowers grown. Be prepared to discuss the
process from soil preparation to blooming.
- Educational Exhibit showing the principles of propagation or
reproduction, nutrition, culture and physiology (how a plant lives
and grows).
FOODS AND NUTRITION
FOOD AND NUTRITION
P - 190 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 190 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 190 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibit may be food items and/or displays.
- Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the judge,
references and information sources, nutritional values,
methods, menu, costs, etc., as appropriate to that exhibit.
- The exhibit may be a poster, mobile, three-dimensional display,
scrapbook, balance beam, charts, journals, pictures, slides,
equipment, supplies, photographs, puppet play, skit, judging
comparison, taped interview, file of ideas, research study, etc.
- Pictures, food models, plaster, plastic, papier-mâché, etc., are
preferable to perishable foods in an educational exhibit.
Perishable foods should be used only if they add to or help
explain the educational exhibit. If perishable food is a part of
the exhibit, the food is to be brought just for judging.
- Exhibits containing perishable foods, which will be discarded,
must include a colored photograph of the food. The photograph
should be taken prior to the County Fair and attached to the
display. This photograph and a 3x5 note card listing nutrition
information and the recipe will be displayed at the exhibit
instead of the food.
- One serving of a nutritious food (vegetable or fruit dish, snack,
bread, dairy, etc.). Include 8½ x 11 poster showing nutritional
value, recipe, and a photo of the food.
- Study of nutrients needed for yourself or someone else, using the
dietary guidelines and Food Guide Pyramid.
- Make a food or fitness plan for yourself or someone else and
show how it relates to nutritional and energy needs. (Example:
an athlete on a volleyball team, a teen who doesn't have a lot of
time).
- Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient choices.
- Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices are related to
disease (such as: cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes,
etc.).
- Study of labels from similar food items, comparing important
nutrient content like fat, fiber, and sugar.
- Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety.
- Nutrition/food science experiment.
FOOD PRESERVATION
P - 190 - 4* Grade 9+
P - 190 - 5* Grade 6-8
P - 190 - 6 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibitor must be enrolled in Food & Nutrition project.
- All recipes, procedures, and times followed must be according to
current USDA and/or University of Minnesota home food
preservation publications (see Extension publication, Safe
Home Canning of Fruits, Vegetables and Meats, HE-BU-0516).
- All food preservation exhibits must be labeled with a 2” x 3”
label. Labels to include county, name, grade, product, style of
pack, processing method (boiling water bath or pressure
canner), date, processing time, date processed, and source of
recipe. Pressure canned items indicate dial or weighted gauge
and how many pounds of pressure used.
- Jars must be heat-tempered glass canning jars.
- All jars must be sealed. Leave screw bands on two piece jar lids.
Jellies and jams must be covered with lids.
- Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one-half pint jars for
jams and jellies; one quart jars for pickled products.
- Jellies and jams must be processed in boiling water bath
according to USDA and/or University of Minnesota food
preservation publications, available through the Extension
Office. Note: Paraffin is not acceptable.
- No artificial food coloring should be added to entries.
- Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self-sealing plastic bags
or airtight plastic bags. The quantity of dried foods should be:
fruits and vegetables - 1/2 cup or more of each, herbs - 1/4 cup
of each in whole leaf form, 3 strips of meat (i.e. venison or
beef jerky).
- Preserved within the past year.
Exhibit suggestions:
Suggested exhibits include one (1) jar or one (1) bag of product:
- Vegetables or fruits
- Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads (no frozen)
- Pickled products (fermented or added acid, including pickles,
sauerkraut, relishes, salsa).
- Meats, poultry and/or fish. (Fish must be in pint jars.)
- Dried vegetables or dried fruits.
- Dried herbs.
- Beef or venison jerky.
- Food science experiment or educational display.
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WILTON CAKE DECORATING CONTEST
Wilton is supporting our Food and Nutrition Project. All cakes and
cupcakes entered at the county fair with some type of bag and tip or
rolled frosting or fondant decoration will be judged for a Wilton “Best
of Class” prize. The “Best of Class” winner will receive an awesome
Wilton Cake Decorating gift.
FOOD REVIEW
P - 190 - 7*
Grade 9+
P - 190 - 8*
Grade 6-8
P - 190 - 9Grade 3-5
- Bring photo, menu, & recipe to fair for display only
FOREST RESOURCES
P - 200 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 200 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 200 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- Exhibits should be mounted on cardboard or other sturdy material.
- Collection of leaves or needles with twigs, identified with their
common name. Common name should be printed near the
identified leaf/needle.
- Photographic display of forest products--include the name of the
product/use to identify the photograph.
- Display showing tree growth; annual ring cross-sections; make a
seed collection.
- Prepare a report with drawings about your favorite tree--include
name of tree, drawings or pictures of tree, facts and uses of the
tree, and other appropriate information.
- Display showing layers of the forest; renewable versus nonrenewable resources; forestry careers; leaf and twig identification;
taxonomic keys; tree road maps.
- Display showing forest succession; tree and forest measurements;
fire's effect on the forest; how trees grow; forest types; harvesting
methods; entomology of the forest; pathology of the forest.
- Display showing forest products, including maple syrup production;
wood products; Christmas trees or other forest resources
(recreation, wildlife, etc.).
- Display showing specialized woodland management, including
shelterbelts/windbreaks and urban forestry.
FRUIT
P - 210 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 210 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 210 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the varieties of fruit, name and club
of exhibitor.
- Exhibitor should bring 6 items of one variety of fruit.
- Display showing a comparison of several varieties of the same fruit
(labeled); display using a branch to illustrate proper pruning of fruit
trees and explaining the process; illustrate the many uses of fruits
(fresh, jams, juices, cooking, baking, salads and recipes); illustrate
the use of fruits as natural dyes.
- Educational display illustrating diseases (actual specimens) or
insects (actual specimens) and methods of control.
GEOLOGY
P - 220 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 220 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 220 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- Attach specimens securely to a backboard and display in a glasstopped case of the same model as used by the entomologists
(approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3"). Specimens should be
approximately 2" x 2". Label each specimen using the label
described on page seven of the Geology Manual. Size of label
may be reduced to fit display case, if needed. Attach specimens
so they will not fall if case is set on its edge. Member must have
knowledge of how specimens are identified as to rock or fossil
type.
- Display of birthstones, a rock plate, or an egg carton collection (see
geology bulletin), six silly silicates.
- Rocks, minerals, or fossils from within Minnesota or on a definite
theme such as metamorphism, weathering, quartz minerals, ores,
or a theme of your own choosing.
- Polished rock types used to make decorative items such as
paperweights and jewelry; include an unpolished specimen of
each rock type.
- Educational exhibit showing the "science how's and why’s" dealing
with the principles of geology and natural earth sciences.
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
P - 240 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 240 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 240 - 3 Grade 3-5
- Poster or report explaining what you learned as a result of a crosscultural home stay experience.
- Report or display on mission trip, school trip, pen pal,.
HEALTH
P - 250 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 250 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 250 - 3 Grade 3-5
- Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical abuse, eating
disorders, sexuality, sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy,
stress, depression) of your choice.
- Report on a community project that you conducted on a health
issue. Include objectives, audience, timetable, program
description, materials, community support and evaluation.
HOME ENVIRONMENT
P - 260 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 260 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 260 - 3 Grade 3-5
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Requirements:
- Members exhibiting in this project should be prepared to discuss
and/or have written information to show how their exhibit applies to
the home, how and where it is used or displayed, and all details of
how it was made or selected. They should know about the subject
matter of the specific exhibit, the materials used, how and why it
was done, costs involved, and alternatives considered
- A photograph and report showing its place in the home environment
must accompany exhibits that are items for the home.
- Pictures and wall hangings that are exhibited should be finished
and ready to hang.
- Purchased kits ARE ALLOWED be used.
- Finished or refinished wood item, or reupholstered furniture.
- Repaired, restored, or remodeled item for the home.
- Chart and/or plan for the care and maintenance of the inside or
outside of the home including daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly
jobs.
- An article remade or reclaimed for the home with a link to the past,
including history of use.
- Description, diagrams/photos, samples and cost of a redecorating
or remodeling plan showing before and after.
INDOOR GARDENING
P - 270 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 270 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 270 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
POTTED PLANTS:
- Flowering plants should be in bloom.
- Foliage plants should be in vigorous condition.
- Plants should be grown in the exhibited container for at least one
month prior to fair.
PLANTS IN HANGING CONTAINERS:
- Container for the plant should not be more than 10" in depth or
diameter.
- Maximum total length of hanger and plant should not exceed 4'
- Evaluation will include appropriateness of plant for a hanging
container, condition, arrangement, hanger to container to plant
relationship, and plants being well established.
TERRARIUMS:
- The terrarium may not exceed 24" in any dimension.
- Terrarium should be planted four to six weeks ahead of exhibiting.
- Members must be able to identify all plant materials in their
terrariums, know why they were selected for use (quality,
container and design).
- Two or more varieties of house plants with common and botanical
name.
- Terrarium or dish garden: consider terrarium material of general
terrarium plant of native and woodland plants of Minnesota.
- Educational exhibit showing plant propagation, plant history, forcing
bulbs, life cycle of a flowering plant, etc.
LAWN AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN
P - 280 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 280 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 280 - 3
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Posters showing physiology of a tree are not eligible for State fair
- Evaluation will be based on design, neatness, plants used, and
story told.
- Landscape Plan (not to exceed 22" x 28") drawn to scale with
plants and major areas of yard labeled; should show changes and
future plans. Photographs showing "before and after" views are
desirable.
- Design a project meeting for this project area (in booklet form)
including what you would teach, how you would teach it, goals of
your meeting, activities you would include, and visual aids you
would use.
NEEDLE ARTS
P - 290 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 290 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 290 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Each exhibit must include a consumer information tag, if
appropriate, with the following information: pattern company name
and number, techniques, fiber content, cost, and care instructions.
- If item is framed, a wall hanging, or to be displayed on a wall, it
should be finished and ready to hang.
- Any item made by the member using the techniques of knitting,
crocheting, embroidery and crewel, counted cross stitch,
needlepoint, hardanger, handquilting, weaving, appliqué,
latchhook, tatting, other.
- Consumer Product Analysis: Comparison and evaluation of
materials, supplies, or accessories used for a needle arts
technique.
- Historical/Cultural Study: Story, poster, or display about a needle
arts heirloom from your family or local history museum. Exhibit
must include information about how item should be preserved.
PERFORMING ARTS
P - 300 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 300 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 300 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Requirements:
- Exhibit can be either a performance or an exhibit that shows a
member’s involvement or interest in the performing arts.
- To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to discuss
the process of selecting, planning, performing and reflection on
their project work.
-If the exhibit is an actual performance, the performance cannot last
longer than 10 minutes.
-Judged at Share the Fun, prior to the fair.
- Poster or display about your involvement or interest in the
performing arts.
- A puppet and script made and created by member.
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- Create and perform a short story, show, music selection, etc., and
include a write-up about it.
- A journal or scrapbook (with written statements) of current
performing arts experiences.
- An educational display of some aspect of music, drama, or
performing.
PETS
P - 310 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 310 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 310 - 3 Grade 3-5
P - 310 - 4 Pet Show – See Fair Schedule
P - 310 - 5 Pet Costume Contest
- Educational display explaining pet care, health, nutritional needs,
etc; exhibit must include a photograph of 4-H’er with their pet.
- Pet related exhibit, i.e. photo album, history of species display,
animal care display.
Requirements for Pet/Cat Show):
- PET MUST BE DOMESTICATED - A cat or dog may be shown in the pet/cat show or at the dog show,
not both.
- Animals that were raised as a part of another project may not be
shown in the pet show.
- Youth are encouraged to bring a poster, display, scrapbook, or
other additional items that relate to their cat or pet.
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY-Digital/film
See http://www.4-H.umn.edu/projects/photography for more details
and explanations related to photography and video exhibits.
Elements of Photography
Photo exhibit will focus on elements of photography-what makes a
good photograph.
(Minimal editing/enhancement are optional and limited to ONLY
cropping, brightness/exposure, color/ saturation and contrast.)
P - 320 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 320 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 320 - 3 Grade 3-5
Equipment:
Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to
be printed (i.e. digital or film camera, underwater camera, time
lapse camera, cell phone, tablet)
Requirements:
- All photos exhibited MUST have been taken/produced/enhanced
by the exhibitor during the current 4-H year.
- Exhibitor’s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be
printed on the back of the exhibit.
- When editing or using enhancements an unaltered 4 X 6” photo
must be included on the back of the exhibit.
- NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety.
- Photos should be 4 X 6”, enlargements should be 5 X 7” or 8
X10” and mounted on mat board or poster board, neutral colors are
best (white, tan, grey or black). Do not use construction
paper. Use 14 X 22" board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller
board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama.
Exhibit ideas:
- Photo story of 3 to 7 (4 X 6") photos in a photo matte or displayed
on poster board to show a process (before and after).
- Photo story can also include documenting, some examples might
include:
• Town’s history, could include photos of residences: e.g.
families, elderly, government officials, veterans, teachers,
service officials (fire, police, medical), volunteers,
founding families history, etc.
• 4-H project, or another member’s 4-H project or your club’s
community service
• Environmental issue(s) or a community need
• “A Day in the Life” of… (farm or city youth, an elementary,
middle school or high school youth, etc.)
- Common theme or subject of 3 to 7 photos (4 X 6") (i.e. people,
buildings, landscape, animals,
seasons, action,
nature, weather, shapes, close-ups, etc.).
- Panorama
- Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6” photos to show photographic
elements you learned about and includes explaining how you used
your camera to take these images. Ideas include: Aperture
priority, shutter speed, rule of thirds, leading lines, ISO, etc.)
- Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6” photos to show photographic style.
Ideas include: Illustrate lighting technique, journalistic photography,
documentary photography, commercial photography, portrait setup,
collage, etc.
PHOTOGRAPHY-Digital/film
Creative/Applied Photography
Photos will focus on using photography to show creatively edited
photos and how photography is used in everyday life. Software
editing is required for this category using layering, creative coloring,
or text additions, etc.
P - 320 - 4* Grade 9+
P - 320 - 5* Grade 6-8
P - 320 - 6 Grade 3-5
Equipment :
Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image
to be printed (i.e. digital or film camera, underwater camera, time
lapse camera, cell phone, tablet)
Requirements:
- All photos exhibited MUST have been taken/produced/enhanced
by the exhibitor during the current 4-H year.
- Exhibitor’s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be
printed on the back of the exhibit.
-When editing or using enhancements, an unaltered 4 X 6” photo
must be included on the back of the exhibit.
- NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety.
- Enlargements should be 5 X 7” or 8 X10”; multiple photos on
project should be 4 X 6”,
- Software suggestions include: Photoshop, Picasa, Gimp,
Pickmonkey, Pixi, Fotoflexer, etc.
(Non-affiliated website information can be found online)
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Exhibit ideas:
- Enlarged photograph (5 X 7” or 8 X 10”) digitally processed or
software enhanced on neutral matting (white, tan, grey or black)
(the unaltered 4 X 6” photo must be included on the back of the
exhibit.)
- Calendar, brochure, event poster, etc. (NO scrapbooks)
- Illustrate software skills: Using multiple layer techniques,
selective coloring, HDR etc.
-Slideshow-compilation of photo images-use titles, voice over,
background selections, to make a show, etc. For judging can show
project on 14 x 22 poster board or computer, tablet or DVD
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE
P - 330 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 330 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 330 - 3 Grade 3-5
- An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant
reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics,
growing and using plants, plant growth and food production,
examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease
explaining causes and control.
POTATOES
P - 340 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 340 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 340 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- Twelve potatoes (this year’s crop) similar in size with variety
identified on a 3 x 5 card.
- Educational display illustrating diseases and control, methods of
mulching and reasons, causes and effects of sun scald.
QUILTING
P - 350 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 350 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 350 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- Each Item should include information listing: pattern book & name,
fiber content of fabric & batting, and care instructions. If not hand
tied by the 4-H’er, state who hand/machine quilted the final project.
(Note: depending on skill level of 4-H’er, someone else may do the
final quilting).
- Item may be either machine quilted, hand quilted, or hand tied.
- A quilted item, any finishing technique acceptable.
- Repair of an old quilt.
- A display showing the history of quilting, fabrics and patterns used
in quilting, or a topic of your choice.
SAFETY
P - 370 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 370 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 370 - 3
Grade 3-5
- Explore a safety issue of your choice. Ideas include traffic safety,
home safety, farm safety, community safety, fire prevention, and first
aid kit. Include an item for display representative of project activity.
- Prepare a First Aid Kit and be able to explain the reasons for the
items you included.
- Exhibit may be display, binder, poster, etc.
SELF-DETERMINED
P - 380 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 380 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 380 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- This Division is intended for an exhibit that doesn’t fit in any other
project area. This is not a “catch-all” category but rather
intentional self-directed learning.
- A team may consist of not more than three (3) individuals from the
same club or from up to 3 different clubs from the same county.
- To be eligible for State Fair, the member(s) must be able to
discuss the process of selection, planning and management
of a self-determined learning experience.
- Poster, display, or notebook showing the process of doing the
activity/project
- Display of finished work
SHOOTING SPORTS / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
P - 390 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 390 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 390 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibit may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high, except that
a gun, bow and arrow, or taxidermy item may be included in a
display and will not be considered in the calculation of dimensions.
- MN and 4-H regulations for handling and storing firearms must be
followed.
- No explosive materials are allowed. Arrows must be secured in
such a manner so as to prevent their points or edges from being a
hazard. Only sporting firearms and bows will be exhibited,
displayed or demonstrated.
- Safety techniques applied to shooting activities (e.g., range
commands and range safety, eye and ear protection, cleaning a
firearm, dressing for safety-first aid, survival skills, etc.).
- Shooting Skills (e.g., basic safety rules, basic parts and functions of
each piece of equipment, care and maintenance, accessories,
position, etc.).
- Display illustrating key field identification features of a group of
game animals (e.g., distinguishing various species of puddle
ducks, differences among five look-alike species of upland game
birds, etc.).
- Leadership skills learned in your shooting sports club.
- History and nomenclature of trapping, hunting, and firearms.
- Sportsmanship: Ethical behavior and responsibility, effects of
values to wildlife of modern game laws and regulations.
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SHOP
P - 400 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 400 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 400 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibit must not take up more than 20 square feet of floor space.
- Attach a card to all exhibits describing construction materials,
unusual joinery finishing techniques, and total cost.
- Article made of wood or metal
- Wooden or metal article repaired, finished, or refinished.
- Display on properties, uses, or processing of wood.
SMALL ENGINES
P - 410 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 410 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 410 - 3 Grade 3-5
- Small engine that has been reconditioned or repaired.
- A device constructed by a member utilizing a small engine.
- Display on the parts of an engine, etc.
-An educational display of some aspect of small engine use, care,
reconditioning, etc.
TRACTOR
P – 420 – 1* Grade 9+
P – 420 – 2* Grade 6-8
P – 420 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Check space requirements for large exhibits with staff. Large
exhibits may be displayed outdoors
- Fuel must be removed from exhibits for display.
- A poster, video, display, notebook, representing your project
learning.
- Restored, reconditioned, rebuilt tractor.
Exhibit may represent learning about tractor safety, history, use,
purchasing decisions, establishing a custom business with your field
or lawn tractor, or material prepared to train others.
VEGETABLE GARDENING
P - 430 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 430 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 430 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Label vegetables with proper variety names.
- When exhibiting large size vegetables include one sample
(cabbage, squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, swiss chard, etc.);
medium size vegetables include 3 samples (tomatoes, onions,
peppers, turnips, beets, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, etc.); small
size vegetables include 12 samples (snap beans, lima beans,
green beans, green peas, etc.).
- Do not use potatoes or cherry tomatoes in the exhibit.
- If selected for State Fair: vegetable exhibits taken to state fair must
contain six different vegetables or be an educational display.
- Collection of three or more different vegetables, (use the guide
above).
- Display showing three varieties of the same vegetable.
- Educational display showing some aspect of vegetable gardening
(e.g., the difference in development between thinned vs. unthinned
vegetables).
- A mini garden planted in a tub, pail, or large planter.
VETERINARY SCIENCE
P - 440 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 440 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 440 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
-Exhibit may include models, diagrams, actual items and/or written
articles.
- Diagram of your favorite animal with anatomy
- Display or binder on diseases of animals, ringworm, heartworm,
displaced abomasums, hip dysphasia, scours, etc.
VIDEO
See http://www.4-H.umn.edu/projects/photography for more details
and explanations related to photography and video exhibits.
P – 450-1* Grade 9+
P – 450-2* Grade 6-8
P – 450-3 Grade 3-5
Equipment: camcorder, flip camera, digital camera, time lapse
camera or trail camera, cell phone, tablet
Requirements:
- All videos exhibited must have been recorded in the current
4-H year.
- All videos exhibited must be made by the exhibitor OR if the video
is made by a video production team, the exhibitor must be a member
and must have created at least 50 percent of the finished video.
- Video must be presented on DVD, USB or flash drive.
- Video must include a title and credits.
- The video must be original material, portions from other sources
must be documented and have a copyright release.
- The exhibitor’s name, grade, club, and exhibit class must be clearly
printed on all exhibit pieces.
- A computer with DVD player or USB port will be provided for
viewing the video during the conference judging. If other equipment
is needed for viewing, additional arrangements need to be made in
advance.
- Video must be playable on Windows, use file format including
.WMV, .FLV and .MPEG, as well as a playable DVD. This is not a
slideshow (see Creative/Applied Photography)
Exhibit Ideas:
- A poster that illustrates how a video camera works, or how to care
for video equipment, illustration of computer video creation, etc.
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- Video short-limited to 5 minutes or less (to insure full viewing by
judge during judging process)
• Showcase various video techniques.
• A selected subject. Include a short storyboard or outline.
- Video made by blending computer technology and traditional
camera created video.
- Video using data from trail camera or time lapse camera (stop
action video)
-Video using Claymation
WATER / WETLANDS
P - 460 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 460 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 460 - 3 Grade 3-5
- Display showing the five unique physical properties of water; the
hydrologic or water cycle; the quantities and uses made of water
by families, municipalities, industries, animals, and plants;
- Display on water quality or management--pollution, conservation,
water quality standards, etc.
WILDLIFE/BIOLOGY
P - 470 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 470 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 470 - 3 Grade 3-5
- Display showing the life cycle of your favorite wild animal.
- Birdhouse, birdfeeder, or homemade bird book of local birds.
- An animal book of wild animals of Minnesota--describe habitat,
food, and shelter needs.
- A wildlife management plan--show practices related to land use and
forest management for wildlife.
- Basic concepts of Wildlife Management (waterfowl wingboards,
birdhouse trails, game food habits, game animal habitat
requirements, history of game management, etc).
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
P - 480 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 480 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 480 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
Youth leadership is a project area that requires the member to
discover their skills and then develop those skills and share this with
others. This might happen individually or with a group.
- A written narrative of your leadership role in your club or county
including: holding an elected office, committee work, camp
counselor, part of event management, project organizer, on-going
yearly responsibilities in a planned club program and fund raising,
etc.
- A lesson plan for an activity or a project meeting that you have
planned and presented. Include teaching outline, objectives,
information to be presented, techniques to be used, etc….
- Display, scrapbook, poster (but not limited to these), that
documents you taking charge and leading a service project. Share
the steps from beginning to end.
ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS
BEEF
Birth Dates
Spring Calf
Fall Calf
Summer yearling
Junior yearling
Senior yearling
Cow/Calf
Prospect Calf
Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2015
Sept.1-Dec. 31, 2014
May 1-Aug. 31, 2014
Jan. 1-April 30, 2014
Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2013
Calf born on or after January 1,
2015
Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2015
Market Beef
January 1 – August 31, 2014
Market Heifer
Dairy Steer
BREEDING HEIFER
A-1
Registered - All Breeds
A-2
Commercial
Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates
above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s):
- 1* Spring Calf
- 2* Fall Calf
- 3* Summer Yearling
- 4* Junior Yearling
- 5* Senior Yearling
Requirements:
- Beef heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must be
on file in the Regional Extension 4-H Office by May 15th of the current
year.
- All livestock youth must participate in showmanship.
- Steers must be castrated before May 15th.
COW AND CALF
A - 20- 1*
Cow and Calf pair
PROSPECT CALF
A - 30- 1*
Heifer Calf
A - 30- 2*
Steer Calf
MARKET BEEF
A - 40- 1*
Market Steer
A - 40- 2*
Market Heifer
Requirements:
- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds;
maximum weight is 1,500 pounds. Market animals exceeding the
maximum weight will not be purple ribbon eligible for State fair.
- The use of drenching, mechanical pumping devices or other
abnormal methods to administer water or fluids to animals will not
be permitted.
- All Market Beef and Dairy Steers will be weighed at the fair.
- Blue Ribbons are eligible for Auction.
DAIRY STEER
A - 45- 1*
Pure Breed Dairy Steer
A - 45- 2*
Crossbred Dairy Steer
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Requirements:
- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds;
maximum weight is 1,600 pounds. Market animals exceeding the
maximum weight will not be purple ribbon eligible for State fair.
- Dairy Steers must be 100% of one of the following Dairy Breeds
to be accepted in the dairy steer show: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss,
Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey. Milking Shorthorn dairy steers
must be registered with American Milking Shorthorn Society and
not carry the “S” suffix.
-Dairy Steers showing permanent teeth may be shown, but they
can place no higher than a red ribbon and they will not be eligible
for State Fair or auction.
- A crossbred dairy steer division has been added. Crossbred
dairy steers must be from the following breeds in any combination:
Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersy, Milking
Shorthorn, Montebeliarde, Normande, Red & White Holsteins,
Norwegian and Viking Red (Swedish, Danish & Finnish Red)
BEEF SHOWMANSHIP
A -60- 1 Grades 9+
A -60- 2 Grades 6-8
A -60- 3 Grades 3-5
OTHER BEEF
A - 50 - 1
Beef Promotion
A - 70 - 1
Beef Interview
A - 80 - 1
Cloverbud Bottle Calf (one calf only)
A - 90 - 1
Beef Costume Contest
DAIRY
Birth Dates:
Winter calf
Fall calf
Summer Junior Yearling
Spring Junior Yearling
Winter Senior Yearling
Fall Senior Yearling
Junior 2 year old
Senior 2 year old
Three year old cows
Four year old cows
Cow, five years & older
Dec 1, 2014 to Feb 28, 2015
Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2014
June 1 to August 31, 2014
March 1 to May 31, 2014
Dec 1, 2013 to Feb 28, 2014
Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2013
March 1, to Aug 31, 2013
Sept 1, 2012 to Feb 29, 2013
Sept 1, 2011 to Aug 31, 2012
Sept 1, 2010 to Aug 31, 2011
Born before Sept 1, 2010
B-4
Holstein - Registered & Grade
B-8
Colored Breeds - Registered & Grade
- 1* Winter calf
- 2* Fall calf
- 3* Summer Junior Yearling
- 4* Spring Junior Yearling
- 5* Winter Senior Yearling
- 6* Fall Senior Yearling
- 7* Junior 2-yr old
- 8* Senior 2-yr old
- 9* Three year old cow
- 10* Four year old cow
- 11* Aged Cow, five years and older
- 12* Dry Cow
- 13 Novice Calf
Requirements:
- Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the
two-year-old cow class.
- Adv classes must show a complete butterfat record for 305 days.
- Novice calves must be born between March 1 and May 15 of the
current year. Members must have just completed 3-5th grade.
The novice calf class is a county only exhibit.
DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP
B - 60 -1
B - 60 -2
B - 60 -3
Grades 9 and over
Grades 6-8
Grades 3-5
Dairy Promotion
Dairy Interview
Cloverbud Bottle Calf (one calf only)
Dairy Costume Contest
DAIRY GOATS
BIRTH DATES:
Junior Doe Kid
Senior Doe Kid
April 1 to June 30, 2015
Jan. 1 to March 31, 2015
Dry Yearling Doe
Milking Yearling Doe
Milking two-year old Doe
Milking ~ 3 Years and under 5 years
Milking ~ 5 Years and older
January 1 – December 31st,
2014
2014
2013
Born in 2011 or 2012
Born before 2011
C-4
Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded
Grades)
Use the following Classes, with the Divisions and birth dates
- 1*
Junior Doe Kid
- 2*
Senior Doe Kid
- 3*
Dry Yearling Doe
- 4*
Milking Yearling Doe
- 5*
Milking Two Year Old Doe
- 6*
Milking Doe - Three or Four Years Old
- 7*
Milking Doe - Five Years and Older
NOTE: For safety reasons all dairy goats must be
Dis-budded/dehorned. Regrowth of less than ONE INCH allowed.
DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
C -60- 1
C -60- 2
C -60- 3
Grades 9+
Grades 6-8
Grades 3-5
OTHER DAIRY GOAT (County Exhibit Only)
C - 50 - 1 Dairy Goat Promotion
Dairy Goat Interview
Cloverbud Dairy Goat (one only)
Dairy Goat Costume Contest
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GOAT MEAT
Market Goat (altered male or female,
no bucks)
Meat Breeding Dry Yearling
(registered or grade)
Junior Meat Goat Breeding Doe
Senior Meat Goat Breeding Doe
January 1 – April 30, current
year
Born in 2014, never kidded
April 1 – May 31, 2015
January 1 – March 31, 2015
NOTE: Pygmy Goats (all breeds) are classed as Meat Goats
OTHER DAIRY (County Exhibit Only)
B - 50 - 1
B - 70 - 1
B - 80 - 1
B - 90 - 1
C - 70 -1
C - 80 -1
C - 90 -1
MARKET GOAT
D - 20- 1* Meat Market Goat–altered male, no bucks
D - 20- 2* Meat Market Goat–female
D - 20- 3* Dairy Market Goat–altered male, no bucks
D - 20- 4* Dairy Market Goat– female
D - 30- 1* Junior Meat Breeding Doe, registered or grade
D - 30- 2* Senior Meat Breeding Doe, registered or grade
D - 30- 3* Dry Breeding Yearling, registered or grade
Requirements:
Market animals must be a minimum of 40 pounds, but not to
exceed a maximum of 110 pounds by State Fair.
Blue Ribbon market goats are eligible for the auction.
All livestock youth must participate in showmanship.
Note: For safety reasons, all market goats must be dehorned/disbudded. Re-growth must not exceed 1 inch. Does shown
in market classes must be disbudded in accordance with market
animal rules. Cut (saws) off horns are not permitted. Meat breeding
does may have horns and they do not need to be capped or blunted.
However, if an animal is deemed a safety concern at the discretion of
the committee, additional safety measures may be required.
MEAT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
D -60- 1 Grades 9+
D -60- 2 Grades 6-8
D -60- 3 Grades 3-5
OTHER MEAT GOAT (County Exhibit Only)
D - 50 -1
D - 70 -1
D - 80 -1
D - 90 -1
Meat Goat Promotion
Meat Goat Interview
Cloverbud Meat Goat (one only)
Meat Goat Costume Contest
DOG
DOG AGILITY
Z - 1 - 1*
Z - 1 - 5*
Z - 1 - 10*
Z - 1 - 15*
Agility–Beginner
Agility–Elementary
Agility–Intermediate
Agility–Senior
Z - 1 - 20*
Z - 1 - 25*
Z - 1 - 30*
Z - 1 - 35*
Z - 1 - 40
Agility–Advanced
Agility–Jumpers 1
Agility–Jumpers 2
Agility–Jumpers 3
Pre- Agility (County Only)
DOG OBEDIENCE
Z - 2 - 1*
Z - 2 - 2*
Z - 2 - 3*
Z - 2 - 4*
Z - 2 - 5*
Z - 2 - 6*
Z - 2 - 7*
Z - 2 - 8*
Z - 2 - 9*
Z - 2 - 10*
Z - 2 - 11*
Z - 2 - 12*
Z - 2 - 13*
Z - 2 - 14*
Obedience–Beginner A
Obedience–Beginner B
Obedience –Graduate Beginner
Obedience – Novice
Obedience – Graduate Novice
Obedience – Pre Open
Obedience – Open
Obedience – Graduate Open
Obedience – Pre-Utility
Obedience – Utility
Obedience – Veterans
Obedience – Brace
Obedience – Four Dog Team
Obedience – Four Dog Team ALTERNATE
DOG SHOWMANSHIP
Z - 3 - 1*
Z - 3 - 2*
DOG RALLY
Z - 4 - 1*
Z - 4 - 2*
Z - 4 - 3*
Z - 4 - 4*
Z - 4 - 5*
Z - 4 - 6*
Novice
Open
Rally – Pre-Novice
Rally – Novice
Rally – Pre-Advanced
Rally – Advanced
Rally – Excellent
Rally – Veteran
Requirements:
- A dog may be shown in the dog show or the pet show, not both!
- Third grade members and up are eligible for county and state dog
show.
- If you have earned a blue in novice, you may not drop back to
novice if using a new dog.
- 4-H’ers shall exhibit in the classes corresponding to the level of
training they and their dog have received. Additional information,
class requirements, and rules/regulations can be found in the
Minnesota 4-H Agility, Obedience, and Showmanship rules and
guidelines (three separate publications) available on the MN 4-H
dog project website (www.4-H.umn.edu/projects/animalscience/dog/).
- All dogs must be vaccinated according to the requirements listed
on the MN 4-H Dog Project Identification Form and Vaccination
Verification (DogIDA).
- All exhibitors must participate in the animal interviews.
- Ribbons will be awarded at the end of the show. Blue ribbon
exhibits at the county fair are eligible for a state show trip.
-Dog aggression and bites: the judge and/or show committee may
excuse any dog attempting to attack any dog or person in the ring
or on the show grounds. Said dog may be disqualified and no
ribbon awarded. If your dog bites someone and breaks the
person’s skin, your dog will need to be immediately be removed
from the show site. Local authorities (public health and law
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enforcement) will be notified and proper procedures will be
followed.
- Before beginning agility-training, dog must be 12 months of age
and have earned a minimum score of 180 in any previous year of
4-H obedience competition, or have completed 2 years of
obedience training to advance to regional/state competition.
- Members must attend a minimum of 6 agility-training classes 4-H
organized training or those of a recognized training school well be
accepted.
- A 4-H member may show 2 dogs in the same lot in agility only.
OTHER DOG
Z - 90 - 1 Dog Costume
Z - 80 - 1 Cloverbud Dog
Z - 70 - 1 Dog Interview
HORSE
HORSE SHOW
Y-1
Y-2
Y-3
Y-4
Y-5
Y-6
Y-7
Y-9
Y - 11
Y - 12
Y - 13
Y - 14
Y - 16
Showmanship at Halter
English Equitation, Hunt/Seat Flat
English Equitation, Saddle Seat
English Pleasure, Hunt Seat Open
English Pleasure, Saddle Seat Open
Western Horsemanship
Western Pleasure
Trail Class
Pole Weaving
Jumping Figure 8
Key Race
Barrel Race
Groomsmanship
Use the following grade classes to enter the above divisions.
-1
Grade 9+
-2
Grade 6-8
-3
Grade 3-5
-5
Novice
-6
Pony (only western pleasure and western
horsemanship)
-7
Cloverbud: Lead Line Only
-8
Grade 3-5: Walk-Trot
-9
Grade 3-5: Lead Line
Guidelines:
Novice: Any rider who has never received a blue ribbon in a
recognized Horse Show, breed show, county fair or WSCA show in
the class for which they are registered. Novices are not eligible for
the State 4-H Horse Show.
Beginner: Completed 3rd through 5th grade. Not eligible for state
horse show. Beginners can chose to ride in either the regular
classes, in the walk-trot classes, or lead line classes.
Intermediate: Completed 6, 7 and 8th grade
Advanced: Completed 9th grade and up.
Cloverbud youth cannot be off a lead line & can only participate
in up to three horse classes (showmanship, western pleasure,
and barrels) for a cloverbud participation ribbon only.
Cloverbuds will not be timed.
Requirements:
- Horse Helmet Policy:
All 4-H’ers participating in any 4-H sponsored mounted
activity are required to wear properly fastened ASTM/SEI
approved protective headgear. Helmet use is required when
mounted. This policy also extends to 4-H volunteers when
they are working with 4-H youth in a 4-H volunteer role during
mounted activities.
- New in 2015: Cloverbud members up to three of the following
horse classes only: Cloverbud Halter/Showmanship, Cloverbud
Western Pleasure, or Cloverbud barrels.
- Additional information is listed in the 4-H Horse Showmanship
Manual view on the 4-H Horse website
(www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-h/projects/animalscience/horse/)
- There will be no minimum number of riders needed to show in a
class. To save time the classes may be combined, but the ages
will not be judged together.
- All horses exhibited must have a negative coggins test within the
last 12 months of the last day of the fair. Members may exhibit 3
horses; one in pleasure classes, one in game class and one in the
training class.
- Only one horse may be exhibited at the State Horse Show.
Horse show qualifiers will be chosen according to blue ribbon
points only and the county quota is based on enrollment.
- You may enter any number of lots you have trained your horse to
ride in. Horse is exempt from the 3 exhibits per project area rule.
- Every exhibitor receives one ribbon/class entered. Placement is
at the judge’s discretion.
- Points will be awarded to Blue ribbons only and are awarded by
the horse and rider combination. The 1st blue ribbon will receive 6
points, 2nd blue will get 5 points, etc.
- One state fair trip will be awarded for pleasure, one for games,
and one for Western. Any additional trips received will be
awarded based on the highest percentage of participation in each
discipline. In the event that a bonus trip is received a vote will
take place before the horse barn meeting (all youth currently
enrolled in the horse project may vote on how the trip will be
used).
- Straight across points will be awarded for blue ribbons.
- Intermediate and senior classes for Games and English will be
combined for the points used for the state horse show trips.
- All points earned are earned by the horse and rider combination.
Each combination of horse and rider will earn points separately.
- In case of a tie in points, the State Horse Show trip will go to the
the 4-H member with the most first blues, if that does not break
the tie it will go to the member with the most second blues, if that
does not break the tie it will go to the member with the most third
blues. In the event that the tie is still not broke, we will draw from
a hat.
- Trail class will not be used for state fair trips; however, trail class
will be used to count points toward grand and reserve ribbons.
- Western Pleasure and English participants MUST participate in
the showmanship at halter class. Participants showing a game
horse MUST participate in Groomsmanship. However, if the
participant is showing the same horse in both disciplines, the rider
may choose between showmanship and groomsmanship (must
participate in one). NOTE: Groomsmanship does not count
toward state fair or high points. Groomsmanship is for ribbon
only.
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- Members must have completed 6th grade to participate in the
State Hose Show.
- Horses will be stalled on Wednesday evening. Must be ready
and prepared 1 hour prior to showing on Thursday.
- For Western horse classes, exhibitors must wear western boots,
pants, western hat, dress or western log sleeved shirt, and belt,
chaps may be worn for western pleasure class only.
- Game class exhibitors must wear western boots, pants, western
hat dress or western long sleeved shirt & belt. No whips, quirts or
crops to be used in game classes. A 2” wide leather bat may be
used in games.
- For English Classes, exhibitors must wear English style blouse
or shirt, breeches or riding pants, high boots, hard hat and hunt
coat.
- For trail class, exhibitors will have a maximum of 45 seconds per
obstacle. After that, they will be asked to move to the next
obstacle.
- All horses must have submitted an Animal Ownership Affidavit
form by May 15 in order to be eligible for champion ribbons and
state.
- Any 4-H’er also enrolled in the 4-H horse training project must
meet the achievement program guidelines.
- Grand & Reserve Champions will be awarded to a Western
Pleasure, English and Games Rider. Points for deciding Grand
and Reserve Champion will be based upon the highest composite
score of 4 events (except English which has 2 events). Pleasure
(showmanship at halter, western horsemanship, western pleasure
and trail) English (English pleasure, English equitation) or games
(cloverleaf barrels, pole weaving, jumping figure 8 & key race).
Showmanship horsemanship & pleasure criteria will be used to
decide the State fair line-up.
-Grand and Reserve Ribbons will be awarded in each age division
as broke out in the rule above if there is a blue ribbon eligible
participant.
- While at the fairgrounds, adults and trainers are not allowed to
ride, exercise or workout horses being exhibited by the 4-H
member.
- Horses being ridden must be saddled
- 4-H members will not mount or ride horses in any buildings at the
County Fair. Members will only ride in designated areas.
- Good Sportsmanship must be exhibited at all times. Cruel or
rough handling of horses will not be allowed.
- Stalls will be provided by the Fair Board.
- Initial bed of shavings will be supplied for each horse, after that
exhibitor is responsible for their own.
- A Barn Meeting will be held prior to the county fair (exceptions
are only made after contacting the Barn Supervisor)
- Behavior that violates the 4-H Code of Conduct and/or hurts the
4-H image will not be tolerated (this includes, but is not limited to,
talking to the judge about placings, inappropriate language or
actions, non-cordial interactions with others, etc.)
- All issues should be reported to the County 4-H Staff person
immediately. A grievance form may also be submitted, this form
can be obtained in the 4-H exhibit building.
HORSE TRAINING
Y -20 - 1
Y -20 - 2
Y -20 - 3
Horse Training - steps 1
Y -20 - 4
Y -20 - 5
Y -20 - 6
HORSE ACHIEVEMENT
Y - 31 - 1 Achievement
HORSE RELATED
Y - 40 - 1 Grades 6+
Y - 40 - 2 Grades 3-5
Requirement:
- Must be enrolled in the Horse project to exhibit in this division
- Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or
article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H
member has made, done, or learned in the project.
- Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present.
- Exhibits may but do not have to show a horse in the horse show.
- Bring project for conference judging during general exhibit
judging.
- Exhibit should show or explain something the member has
made or learned in the project.
HORSELESS HORSE
Y - 45 - 1 Grades 6+
Y - 45 - 2 Grades 3-5
Requirement:
- Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or
article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H
member has made, done, or learned in the project.
- Exhibits are conference judged during general exhibit judging.
MUSIC IN MOTION
Y - 60 - 1
Y - 60 - 2
Y - 60 - 3
Y - 60 - 4
Y - 60 - 5
Y - 60 - 6
Novice
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced Western
Advanced English
Team
Compulsory Moves:
Novice & Beginner
Must Ride:
Walk, Trot, Back 3 Steps and 180 degree turn
May ride:
Simple lead change, figure 8 (walk or trot), circle, lope or canter
Intermediate
Must Ride:
Walk, trot, lope/canter, back 6 steps, 360 degrees
May Ride:
Simple lead change, side pass, reverse on the rail
Advanced Western Riders
Must Ride:
Walk/trot/lope, 180 & 360 degree turn, side passes to the right and
left, bend at large and small circles, simple lead changes or flying
lead changes, back 6 steps
Advanced English Riders:
Must Ride:
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Walk/trot/canter, 180 & 360 degree turn, side passes to the right and
left, bend at large and small circles, simple lead changes or flying
and back at least 6 steps
Guidelines:
- 4-H’ers ride to music they have chosen, in a pattern they have
created.
- The rider will create a routine that demonstrates their skills,
creativity and entertains the audience.
- Riders will be evaluated on technical correctness of their moves
and the creativity of the performance.
- Music in Motion is a riding version of free style figure skating,
somewhere between free style dressage and freestyle reining.
- Riders can ride under either English or Western tack and create
a pattern of moves that shows off their horses best gaits and their
own personality.
- Must be enrolled in the Horse Project
- Must include compulsory moves.
- Music must be at least 2 minutes long and under 5 minutes.
- Music to be provided to the committee on a disc labeled with
name, before the class begins.
- A program card which includes a listing of your program moves
in order along with a 2 sentence introduction for the announcer to
introduce you into the arena needs to be in to the 4-H Exhibit
building office by Thursday evening.
- Teams, small groups, are not eligible to receive the overall
award
- Novice and Beginner riders will be judged separately from
Intermediate and Advanced riders.
OTHER HORSE (County Fair Exhibit Only)
Y - 90 - 1
Y - 50 - 1
Y - 70 - 1
Y - 65 - 1
Horse Costume Contest
Horse Promotion
Horse Interview
Donkey
CHALLENGED RIDER (County Fair Exhibit Only)
Y - 30 - 1
Y - 30 - 2
Y - 30 - 3
Y - 30 - 4
Y - 30 - 5
Challenged Showmanship at Halter
Challenged Rider Walk/Trot Western Horsemanship
Challenged Rider Walk/Trot English Equitation
Challenged Rider Walk/Trot Barrels
Challenged Rider Walk/Trot Poles
Guidelines:
- The challenged classes are open to any individual whom due to
physical or mental conditions are unable to show or ride a horse
without the assistance of another. All other 4-H Horse program rules
will be followed including tack and clothing. If the 4-H’er is using
another 4-H’ers horse, it must have a current ID on file at the
Regional Office.
LAMA
E-1
E-3
E-4
E - 50
E - 60
E - 70
Costume
Obstacle
Public Relations
Promotion
Showmanship (Required)
Interview
Use the following Classes, with the Divisions above
- 1*
Grades 9+
- 2*
-3
Grades 6-8
Grades 3-5
Birthdates
4-H Lama Projects must be born prior to January 1, 2015.
Gender:
No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition.
All castrated males born prior to Jan 1, 2015 are eligible for
exhibition.
All females born prior to Jan 1, 2015 are eligible for exhibition.
OTHER LAMA
(County Fair Exhibit Only)
E - 80 -1 Cloverbud Lama, Showmanship
E - 80 -2 Cloverbud Lama, Costume
POULTRY
CHICKENS
F - 1 - 1*
F - 1 - 2*
F - 1 - 3*
F - 1 - 4*
F - 1 - 5*
DOVES
F - 2 -1*
DUCKS
F - 3 - 1*
F - 3 - 2*
F - 3 - 3*
GEESE
F - 4 - 1*
F - 4 - 2*
Market pen of two males or two females
Breeding pen of one male & two females
Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females
Egg production pen of two pullets, White egg layers
Egg production pen of two pullets, Brown egg layers
Purebred breeding pair
Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females
GUINEA
Use the following Classes, with the Divisions to indicate the type of
your project animal(s). Note: ONLY Pearls, Whites and Lavender
breeds can be shown:
F - 5 - 1* Market pen of two males or two females – same breed
F - 5 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females, same breed
PIGEONS
F - 6 - 1*
F - 6 - 2*
F - 6 - 3*
F - 6 - 4*
F - 6 - 5*
F - 6 - 6*
Utility, 1 Breeding Pair
Utility, 1 Young bird Male or Female,
1 young bird, this year band
Fancy, 1 Breeding Pair
Fancy, Young bird Male or Female,
Flying, 1 Breeding Pair
Flying, Young bird Male or Female,
TURKEYS - Domestic only
F - 7 - 1* Market pen of two males or two females
F - 7 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females
Requirements:
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- Egg production pen of two pullets will have two separate
lots – one for white egg layers and one for brown egg layers.
White egg layers must be hybrid. Brown egg layers must be
commercial purebred or hybrid; hybrids are preferred.
- Poultry exhibited must be of this year's hatch, (except advanced
classes). All, except waterfowl and pigeons, must have health
certificate and must be identified by a numbered leg band.
- Breeding classes will be judged on breed characteristics using
the American Standard of Perfection as a guide.
POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP
F -60- 1
F -60- 2
F -60- 3
Grades 9+
Grades 6-8
Grades 3-5
POULTRY POSTER
F-8-1
F-8-2
F-8-3
Grades 9+
Grades 6-8
Grades 3-5
OTHER POULTRY
F - 50 - 1 Poultry Promotion
F - 70 - 1 Poultry Interview
F - 80 - 1 Cloverbud Poultry (one only)
F - 90 - 1 Poultry Costume
RABBITS
4 CLASS - SMALL BREEDS
G - 1 - 1*
G - 1 - 2*
G - 1 - 3*
G - 1 - 4*
Senior Buck over 6 months of age
Senior Doe over 6 months of age
Junior Buck under 6 months of age
Junior Doe under 6 months of age
4 Class (small) rabbit breeds include Dutch, Florida White, Holland
Lop, Jersey Wooly, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Polish,
Rex, American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Dwarf Hotot, English
Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite,
Standard Chinchilla, English Spot, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan,
Lilac, Rhinelander, Silver, Silver Marten, Lionhead, Mini Satin,
Thrianta and Tan.
6 CLASS - LARGE BREEDS
G - 2 - 1*
G - 2 - 2*
G - 2 - 3*
G - 2 - 4*
G - 2 - 5*
G - 2 - 6*
Senior Buck over 8 months of age
Senior Doe over 8 months of age
Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age
Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age
Junior Buck under 6 months of age
Junior Doe under 6 months of age
6 Class (large) rabbit breeds include New Zealand, Satin, American
Giant Angora, Bevern, Californian, Champagne Dargent, Checkered
Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème
Dargent, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Hotot, English Lop, Palomino
and Silver Fox.
Requirements:
- All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders
Association are eligible. Rabbits will be judged according to
ARBA standards.
- Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the left ear for
identification purposes.
MARKET RABBIT
G - 3 - 1* Single fryer, 3 to 5 pounds, not over 70 days old
G - 3 - 2* Pen of three fryers, 3 to 5 pounds, not over 70 days
old
RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP
G -60- 1
G -60- 2
G -60- 3
Grades 9+
Grades 6-8
Grades 3-5
OTHER RABBIT
G - 50 - 1 Rabbit Promotion
G - 70 - 1 Rabbit Interview
G - 80 - 1 Cloverbud Rabbit (one rabbit only)
G - 90 - 1 Rabbit Costume
SHEEP
Market Lamb
Born in January of current Year
Born in February of current Year
Born in March of current Year
Born on or after January 1of
previous year and must not show
evidence of four permanent
incisors.
Born on or after January 1 of
current year
Sheep under 100 lbs (lightweight), 100-115 lbs. (middle) and 116130 lbs. (heavy)
BREEDING EWE
H-1
Registered Ewe – All Breeds
H-2
Commercial Ewe
- 2* Yearling Ewe
- 3* January Ewe Lamb
- 4* February Ewe Lamb
- 5* March Ewe Lamb
MARKET LAMB
H – 30 - 1 Grades 9+
H – 30 - 2 Grades 6-8
H – 30 - 3 Grades 3-5
Requirements:
- Lamb lead exhibitors must groom and train a sheep and must
wear a garment made from at least 70% wool. Exhibitors will be
judged based on project knowledge, poise, their outfit, and their
lamb.
- Classes may be combined depending on number of entrants
H – 40 - 1* Fleece
Requirements:
- All 4-H'ers receiving a blue ribbon on their fleece may exhibit at
the State Fair; no housing will be provided!
Grades 9+
Grades 6-8
Grades 3-5
BIRTH DATES
January Ewe Lamb
February Ewe Lamb
March Ewe Lamb
Yearling Ewe
LAMB LEAD
FLEECE
RABBIT POSTER
G-4-1
G-4-2
G-4-3
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- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105 pounds;
required maximum weight is 170 pounds. Market animals
exceeding the maximum weight will not be eligible for State fair.
H – 20 - 1* Market Lamb - Speckle Face
H – 20 - 2* Market Lamb - Black Face
H – 20 - 3* Market Lamb - White Face
Requirements:
SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP
H - 60 - 1 Grades 9+
H - 60 - 2 Grades 6-8
H - 60 - 3 Grades 3-5
OTHER SHEEP
H - 50 - 1 Sheep Promotion
H - 70 - 1 Sheep Interview
H - 80 - 1 Cloverbud Lamb (one lamb only)
H - 90 - 1 Sheep Costume
SWINE
BIRTH DATES:
January Gilt
February Gilt
March Gilt
Market Barrow
Born in January of current year
Born in February of current year
Born in March of current year
Born on or after February 1 of
current year
Born on or after February 1 of
current year
Market Gilt
Swine under 180 lbs, 180-230 lbs and 231-300 lbs.
BREEDING GILTS
I-1
I-2
Registered Gilts - All Breeds
Commercial Gilts
- 2* January
- 3* February
- 4* March
MARKET BARROW
I – 20 - 1*
Market Barrow
MARKET GILT
I – 30 - 1*
Market Gilt
Requirements:
- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 220 pounds;
maximum State Fair weight is 300. Market animals exceeding the
maximum weight will not be eligible for State Fair.
SWINE SHOWMANSHIP
I -60 - 1
I -60 - 2
I -60 - 3
Grades 9+
Grades 6-8
Grades 3-5
OTHER SWINE
I - 50 - 1 Swine Promotion
I - 70 - 1 Swine Interview
I - 80 - 1 Swine Cloverbud
I - 90 - 1 Swine Costume
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2015 4-H Livestock Auction
1.
Any 4-H member enrolled in beef, dairy steer, goat, poultry, rabbit,
sheep and swine projects who meet the requirements below may
participate in the livestock auction. The livestock auction is
optional for 4-H members. The actual sale of the animal is also
optional.
2.
4-H members who have been awarded and have accepted a State
Fair trip with their market animal, will still be eligible to sell a ribbon
premium but not their animal. This means the buyers will be
purchasing a ribbon that represents the champion animal not the
actual animal.
3.
State Fair Winners in poultry and rabbits may auction their ribbon
and animals, as different animals are exhibited at State Fair.
4.
All animals must have an affidavit on file for the animal and an
auction authorization form submitted. Both items must have been
submitted by the appropriate deadlines to be eligible for the
auction.
5.
All animals must be owned and cared for by a 4-H member. No
transfer of animals is allowed after ownership I.D. (affidavit)
deadline.
6.
The livestock auction will be held at the livestock show ring. See
schedule for auction time and date.
7.
Only market ready animals shown in a market class will be eligible
for the auction. All market ready animals will be evaluated for
County Fair market readiness by the show ring judge. The
judge’s decision will be final.
• Beef Steers – 900 lb. minimum following the 4-H
premium book for age requirements.
• Dairy Steer/heifer – 1000 lb. minimum following the 4-H
premium book for age requirements. Both the sire and
dame must be dairy.
• Market Hogs – 200 to 300 lb. range following 4-H
• Sheep Wethers – 90 to 150 lb. range following 4-H
• Goat Wethers – 45 to 90 lb. range following 4-H
• Poultry and Rabbits – follow
4-H premium book for hatch dates and age
requirements.
8.
Only blue ribbon market animals will be eligible for the auction.
9.
A 4-H member may sell one lot for each of their qualifying species.
10. 4-H Member must be present at weigh in unless excused by the
specie superintendent.
11. Animals will be allowed to cross the scale only once at the fair
weigh-in.
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12. 4-H members must be present at the Livestock Auction and must
own animal.
13. 4-H member and their auction exhibit must be clean and show fit.
14. To participate in the auction, the 4-H member and their parent/legal
guardian need to sign an auction authorization form indicating they
want to participate by 2:00p.m. on Friday of the fair to the 4-H Fair
Office for all species.
15. The top range current closing market price will determine opening
bid, if applicable. Poultry and Rabbits opening bid will be
$5.00/animal.
16. If exhibit was shown as a pen, it will be sold on the auction as a
pen.
17. No limit on bids will be in effect. The animal will go to the highest
bidder and the highest bidder will have first option to buy the
animal if the 4-H member has decided to sell the animal.
18. 20% of the premium bid will be retained by 4-H to pay auction
expenses, support the livestock arena fund, etc.
19. Buyers are bidding on the premium only. If the 4-H member has
decided to sell the animal it will be noted before the auction begins
and the bidder will become owners at the completion of the auction
if they decide to purchase the animal. All winning bidders are to
settle with the sales clerk after the completion of the auction.
20. In the event that an animal is sold more than once, the 4-H
member will receive the premium on the first sale only. The rest of
the proceeds will go to Pine County 4-H. The animal can be sold a
Maximum of 2 times.
21. Once the animal is sold, it becomes the property of the buyer.
However the 4-H exhibitor has the responsibility of caring for the
animal and liable for it until it leaves the fairgrounds.
22. A picture taken at the auction of the animal and exhibitor will be
presented to the buyer.
23. All market animals except poultry & rabbits sold at the sale will be
slaughtered at the auction designated slaughtered house and
entered in the carcass contest, unless the buyer opts out. All
animals will be transported to the locker by the designated
livestock hauler from the fairgrounds at 4:00p.m. on Sunday of the
fair. Poultry and Rabbits will be sold live and given to the winning
bidder at the conclusion of the auction or no later than 4:00p.m.
If it does not go to the meat locker, the buyer will be responsible for
removing the animal between 4:00pm and 6:00pm on Sunday of
the fair. The exhibitor will be able to select another market ready
animal of the same specie to enter into the carcass contest. The
processing cost will be the responsibility of the 4-H member.
24. All market animals will be evaluated for quality of meat by using
accepted carcass contest data and will be shared at the carcass
show. The top carcass will receive a trophy.
25. No drugs may be administered to animals at the fair or prior to the
fair that would cause the meat to be condemned. NO
premiums/awards will be awarded and exhibitor will be banned
from all future participation in exhibiting animals with Pine County
4-H, if meat is condemned. In case of a condemned carcass, the
carcass evaluator will make all final decisions.
26. All exhibitors selling an animal should use appropriate means to
express appreciation to the buyer regardless of the premium they
received. The exhibitor is expected at the very least to send a
personal thank you card to their buyer.
27. The Livestock Auction Committee along with the 4-H Program
Coordinator and Extension Educator will evaluate and recommend
updated guidelines as needed.
28. If an animal is sent home sick there will be no substitutions for that
market animal. 4-H exhibitors forfeit their participation in the 4-H
Livestock Auction.
29. If decisions need to be made during the fair a minimum of four
Auction Committee members along with 4-H Program Coordinator
and/or the 4-H Regional Extension Educator will review and
consider the requests.
30. Members not meeting enrollment, fair registration, or animal id
deadlines will not be eligible for champion ribbons/placings, state
trips, and/or the county livestock auction. Members can apply for a
one-time exemption to have these consequences removed
(contact the 4-H Program Coordinator for more information).
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2015 PINE COUNTY 4-H PREMIUM BOOK

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